SeasonMapCuba in December
December is Cuba's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 4 destinations average 85/100, led by Cayo Coco at 88 — 26°C and 8 rainy days — while Havana trails at 80 with 49 mm of rain.
#5 of 12 months for Cuba · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Cuba in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cayo Coco | Island | 26°C | 32 mm · 8 days | 88 tier A | — |
| 2 | Varadero | Beach | 26°C | 33 mm · 6 days | 87 tier A | — |
| 3 | Trinidad | City | 28°C | 18 mm · 3 days | 83 tier A | Yes |
| 4 | Havana | City | 28°C | 49 mm · 6 days | 80 tier A | — |
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 December 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 December
- Christmas and New Year · Varadero and 3 more places · 18 Dec – 2 Jan
- Havana Film Festival · Havana · 3–13 Dec
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 3 of Cuba's 3 well-known places this month.