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Best Time to Visit Havana

Havana is warm year-round. The dry season (Nov-Apr) offers comfortable humidity and is the best time to visit. The wet season (May-Oct) brings afternoon storms.

Best Months to Visit

Jan

22°C65mm4/5

Feb

23°C45mm4/5

Mar

24°C50mm4/5

Nov

25°C80mm3/5

Dec

23°C55mm4/5

Monthly Climate

Temperature
Rainfall
22°
Jan
23°
Feb
24°
Mar
26°
Apr
27°
May
28°
Jun
28°
Jul
28°
Aug
28°
Sep
27°
Oct
25°
Nov
23°
Dec

Month-by-Month Guide

Jan

Peak
Temp22°C / 72°F
Rain65mm
Crowds

High season

Feb

Peak
Temp23°C / 73°F
Rain45mm
Crowds

Havana International Book Fair

Cigar Festival

Mar

Peak
Temp24°C / 75°F
Rain50mm
Crowds

Apr

Shoulder
Temp26°C / 79°F
Rain55mm
Crowds

Havana Biennial (some years)

May

Off-Season
Temp27°C / 81°F
Rain120mm
Crowds

May Day

Jun

Off-Season
Temp28°C / 82°F
Rain165mm
Crowds

Jul

Off-Season
Temp28°C / 82°F
Rain125mm
Crowds

Carnival de la Habana

Aug

Off-Season
Temp28°C / 82°F
Rain125mm
Crowds

Sep

Off-Season
Temp28°C / 82°F
Rain150mm
Crowds

Oct

Off-Season
Temp27°C / 81°F
Rain175mm
Crowds

Havana Film Festival

Nov

Shoulder
Temp25°C / 77°F
Rain80mm
Crowds

Dry season begins

Dec

Peak
Temp23°C / 73°F
Rain55mm
Crowds

Christmas

Jazz Festival

Season Breakdown

Peak Season

Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec

  • +Cool and dry
  • +Dry
  • -Peak prices
  • -Busy
Shoulder Season

Apr, Nov

  • +Warm
  • +Improving weather
  • -Rain starting
  • -
Off Season

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

  • +Low prices
  • +Budget-friendly
  • -Rainy season starts
  • -Hot

Quick Facts — Havana

Best Time

November – April

Language

Spanish

Currency

CUP (₱) / USD

Timezone

CST (UTC-5)

Avg Budget

$40–80/day

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