When is the best time to visit Havana?

February, January and December score best for comfortable weather in Havana, balancing daytime temperatures against rainy days across the year.

What is the hottest month in Havana?

July is typically the warmest month in Havana, with daytime highs around 32.6°C.

January is typically the coolest month in Havana, with daytime highs around 26.2°C.

July sees the most rain in Havana, with around 27 rainy days.

February is usually the driest month in Havana, with around 10 rainy days.

February, January and December score best for Havana weather:

January26° / 18°CPeak dry season — warm days, genuinely fresh evenings, the odd northern cold front. The best sightseeing weather of the year.
February28° / 19°CThe coolest, driest month — Malecón sunsets without the summer haze, Habanos cigar-festival season for aficionados.
December27° / 20°CDry, warm, festive — peak season begins mid-month; book casas ahead for the holidays and Jazz Festival window.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Month	High	Low	Rain (mm)	Rainy days	Daylight	Sea
JanuaryBest weather	26°	18°	28	11	11h	26°
FebruaryBest weather	28°	19°	28	10	11h	26°
March	29°	20°	22	11	12h	26°
April	31°	22°	32	13	12h	26°
May	31°	23°	108	21	13h	28°
June	32°	25°	164	26	14h	29°
July	33°	25°	113	27	14h	30°
August	33°	25°	138	27	13h	30°
September	32°	25°	154	27	13h	30°
October	30°	24°	92	23	12h	30°
November	28°	21°	35	15	11h	28°
DecemberBest weather	27°	20°	27	12	11h	28°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Havana in January: 26.2°C high, 18.4°C low, 28mm rain over 11 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Havana in February: 27.6°C high, 19.1°C low, 28.1mm rain over 10 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Havana in March: 28.6°C high, 19.7°C low, 22mm rain over 11 days, 11.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

Havana in April: 30.5°C high, 21.6°C low, 32.4mm rain over 13 days, 12.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Havana in May: 31.2°C high, 23.3°C low, 107.5mm rain over 21 days, 13h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Havana in June: 31.7°C high, 24.6°C low, 164.1mm rain over 26 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Havana in July: 32.6°C high, 25°C low, 113.4mm rain over 27 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Havana in August: 32.6°C high, 25.1°C low, 137.9mm rain over 27 days, 13.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Havana in September: 31.6°C high, 24.6°C low, 153.9mm rain over 27 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Havana in October: 30.1°C high, 23.5°C low, 91.7mm rain over 23 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Havana in November: 28.1°C high, 21.2°C low, 34.7mm rain over 15 days, 11.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Havana in December: 27°C high, 19.8°C low, 27.3mm rain over 12 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

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