Havana climate
Havana (Cuba) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 742 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Havana climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2780 | 1865 | 2272 | 301.2 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1966 | 2474 | 291.1 |
| Mar | 2985 | 2068 | 2576 | 230.9 |
| Apr | 3189 | 2271 | 2780 | 331.3 |
| May | 3290 | 2474 | 2882 | 642.5 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2577 | 2983 | 1084.3 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2578 | 2984 | 833.3 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2678 | 2984 | 1084.3 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 1024.0 |
| Oct | 3087 | 2475 | 2781 | 873.4 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2170 | 2577 | 451.8 |
| Dec | 2781 | 2068 | 2474 | 301.2 |
| Year | 3391 | 1865 | 2679 | 74229 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 59% | 3.7 | 10:51 |
| Feb | 72% | 50% | 4.6 | 11:21 |
| Mar | 68% | 47% | 5.7 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 65% | 44% | 6.5 | 12:40 |
| May | 67% | 49% | 6.5 | 13:15 |
| Jun | 73% | 63% | 6.1 | 13:33 |
| Jul | 72% | 57% | 6.4 | 13:25 |
| Aug | 73% | 58% | 6.2 | 12:56 |
| Sep | 76% | 61% | 5.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 76% | 60% | 4.6 | 11:34 |
| Nov | 75% | 59% | 3.9 | 10:00 |
| Dec | 76% | 57% | 3.5 | 10:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Havana is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 18 °C65 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6.7 °C12 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 742 mm29 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 40% of the annual total. The wettest month is August (108 mm4.3 in), the driest is March (23 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 65% in April to 76% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 44%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in July to 14 km/h (9 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Havana
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March. Average highs then reach 27 °C80 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 23 mm0.9 in to 45 mm1.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
Havana weather by month
- January27 °C80 °F / 18 °C65 °F
- February28 °C83 °F / 19 °C66 °F
- March29 °C85 °F / 20 °C68 °F
- April31 °C89 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- May32 °C90 °F / 24 °C74 °F
- June32 °C90 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- July33 °C91 °F / 25 °C78 °F
- August33 °C91 °F / 26 °C78 °F
- September32 °C89 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- October30 °C87 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- November28 °C83 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- December27 °C81 °F / 20 °C68 °F
What to pack for Havana
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 3087 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2474 to 26 °C78 °F, about 92 mm3.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 2780 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 1865 to 22 °C71 °F, about 32 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Havana compares
World Climates covers 15 places in Cuba. By annual mean temperature, Havana is the 9th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 6th wettest. See all of them on the Cuba climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Campeche (Mexico, Aw), Nassau (Bahamas, Aw) and Mérida (Mexico, Aw).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Arroyo Naranjo (pop. 210,053), Fontanar (pop. 178,601), San Miguel del Padrón (pop. 159,273) and Guanabacoa (pop. 112,964). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Havana, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Matanzas 82 km · 27 °C80 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Climate in Pinar del Río 156 km · 26 °C79 °F · 813 mm32 in
- Climate in Cienfuegos 227 km · 27 °C81 °F · 540 mm21 in
- Climate in Santa Clara 261 km · 26 °C79 °F · 536 mm21 in
- Climate in Sancti Spíritus 330 km · 26 °C79 °F · 740 mm29 in
- Climate in Miami 368 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,326 mm52 in
- Climate in Cape Coral 384 km · 24 °C74 °F · 1,339 mm53 in
- Climate in Ciego de Ávila 399 km · 26 °C79 °F · 946 mm37 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Havana?
August is the warmest month in Havana. Its average high is 33 °C (91 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Havana?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (65 °F).
When does it rain the most in Havana?
August is the wettest month with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation. March is the driest with about 23 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Havana?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.