Best Time to Visit Cuba
Late November to mid-April (dry season, coolest and safest from hurricanes)
Quick Answer
Best Overall
Late November to mid-April (dry season, coolest and safest from hurricanes)
Peak Season
December–February (coolest, driest, peak tourist season)
Shoulder Season
March–April, November
Cheapest Period
September–October (peak hurricane season, though also the wettest, most humid stretch)
Month-by-Month Weather
Catalog Data· Climate normals, see sources below(Verified taxonomy records from the TravelGuidesFinder destination catalog.)Average high/low temperatures and rainfall for Havana.
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 70mm | Peak |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 66°F | 45mm | Peak |
| March | 28°C / 83°F | 19°C / 67°F | 45mm | Shoulder |
| April | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 70°F | 60mm | Shoulder |
| May | 31°C / 87°F | 22°C / 72°F | 120mm | Low |
| June | 32°C / 89°F | 24°C / 75°F | 165mm | Low |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 125mm | Low |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 24°C / 76°F | 135mm | Low |
| September | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 150mm | Low |
| October | 30°C / 87°F | 23°C / 74°F | 170mm | Low |
| November | 29°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 80mm | Shoulder |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 20°C / 67°F | 60mm | Peak |
Season-by-Season Guide
Dry season (Dec–Apr)
The coolest and driest stretch of the year (27-30°C highs)
Good For
Hurricane season (Jun–Nov, peak Aug–Oct)
Hot and humid (31-32°C highs), the year's wettest months, with real hurricane risk
Good For
Late spring shoulder (May)
Warming, with rain increasing as the wet season begins
Good For
Best Time to Visit For...
Old Havana & Viñales Valley
December–AprilCoolest, driest and safest conditions of the year.
Beach time (Varadero, north coast)
Late November–AprilThe north coast is most reliably dry and sunny in this window; the southeast coast is comparatively workable year-round.
Budget travel
September–OctoberThe cheapest prices of the year, directly tied to peak hurricane season risk — worth serious caution, not just treating it as a simple value play.
Cheapest Time to Visit
September and October bring Cuba's lowest prices, but this coincides with the peak of hurricane season — a real risk factor to weigh, not just a straightforward bargain window.
Busiest Time to Visit
December through February is the busiest and most expensive stretch, combining the coolest, driest weather with the Christmas/New Year holiday peak.
Weather vs. Price Trade-off
March and April offer a reasonable compromise — still within the dry season, with lower prices and thinner crowds than the December-February peak.
How to Get There
José Martí International Airport (HAV) in Havana is the main gateway; Viñales is about 2.5 hours by road, Trinidad about 5 hours.
How Long to Stay
7-10 days covers Havana, Viñales and Trinidad. Two weeks allows adding a beach stay at Varadero.
Sample Itineraries
What to Pack, By Season
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Cuba?
Late November to mid-April, the dry season — coolest, driest, and outside the June-November hurricane season.
When is hurricane season in Cuba?
June through November, with the highest risk from August to October; visiting outside this window avoids the bulk of the risk entirely.
Is Cuba worth visiting in September or October for the low prices?
The savings are real, but so is the hurricane risk — September and October are the peak of the season, so factor in travel insurance and flexible plans if visiting during this window.
Last verified: 2026-09-20 · Climate figures are 30-year averages and will not match any single trip exactly.