Cuba in August

August is Cuba's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 4 destinations average 72/100, led by Cayo Coco at 84 — 30°C and 17 rainy days — while Havana is warmer at 38°C and scores 61.

#12 of 12 months for Cuba · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Cuba in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Cayo CocoIsland30°C90 mm · 17 days84 tier A
2VaraderoBeach31°C121 mm · 19 days81 tier A
3TrinidadCity33°C109 mm · 17 days63 tier C
4HavanaCity38°C115 mm · 16 days61 tier C

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Cuba in August

  • Festival Varadero Josone · Varadero · 18–31 Aug (usually)
  • Flamingo colony · Cayo Coco · 1 May – 31 Aug (usually)

Seasons in force

Peak crowds at 1 of Cuba's 3 well-known places this month.

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