Las Tunas climate
Las Tunas (Cuba) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 802 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Las Tunas climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2984 | 1967 | 2475 | 230.9 |
| Feb | 3087 | 2067 | 2577 | 210.8 |
| Mar | 3188 | 2068 | 2678 | 301.2 |
| Apr | 3391 | 2171 | 2781 | 441.7 |
| May | 3289 | 2373 | 2781 | 1124.4 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2475 | 2882 | 1174.6 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2476 | 2883 | 622.5 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2476 | 2983 | 913.6 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 993.9 |
| Oct | 3187 | 2374 | 2780 | 1214.8 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 552.2 |
| Dec | 2984 | 2069 | 2576 | 271.1 |
| Year | 3391 | 1967 | 2780 | 80232 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 45% | 4.2 | 10:59 |
| Feb | 68% | 38% | 5.1 | 11:26 |
| Mar | 64% | 40% | 5.7 | 11:59 |
| Apr | 64% | 43% | 6.2 | 12:36 |
| May | 71% | 54% | 6.0 | 13:08 |
| Jun | 75% | 59% | 6.1 | 13:24 |
| Jul | 73% | 50% | 6.3 | 13:17 |
| Aug | 74% | 52% | 6.2 | 12:51 |
| Sep | 75% | 56% | 5.7 | 12:14 |
| Oct | 80% | 56% | 4.8 | 11:38 |
| Nov | 78% | 45% | 4.3 | 11:06 |
| Dec | 76% | 40% | 4.0 | 10:52 |
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 Las Tunas is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 29 °C84 °F and lows 19 °C67 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.5 °C8 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 802 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 39% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (121 mm4.8 in), the driest is February (21 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 64% in April to 80% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 38%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in September to 12 km/h (8 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.9 hours in December to 13.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Las Tunas
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–January: average highs of 29 °C84 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 23 mm0.9 in to 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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.
What to pack for Las Tunas
- Wetter months (May and June, August–October) — highs 3187 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2373 to 24 °C76 °F, about 108 mm4.2 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, July) — highs 2984 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1967 to 24 °C76 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Las Tunas compares
Compared with Holguín, about 72 km to the east, Las Tunas is on average 0.4 °C0.8 °F warmer and receives 7% more precipitation (802 mm32 in vs 747 mm29 in). The difference is largest in April (0.9 °C1.6 °F warmer).
Of the 15 places in Cuba covered by World Climates, Las Tunas is the 8th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 4th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Cuba climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Campeche (Mexico, Aw), Kingston (Jamaica, Aw) and San Cristóbal (Dominican Republic, BSh).
Nearby places
- Manzanillo 71 km · 28 °C82 °F · 629 mm25 in
- Holguín 72 km · 26 °C79 °F · 747 mm29 in
- Bayamo 73 km · 27 °C81 °F · 629 mm25 in
- Camagüey 110 km · 26 °C79 °F · 985 mm39 in
- Palma Soriano 130 km · 27 °C80 °F · 462 mm18 in
- Santiago de Cuba 157 km · 28 °C82 °F · 457 mm18 in
- Guantánamo 203 km · 27 °C81 °F · 571 mm22 in
- Ciego de Ávila 211 km · 26 °C79 °F · 946 mm37 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Las Tunas?
August is the warmest month in Las Tunas, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Las Tunas?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
When does it rain the most in Las Tunas?
October is the wettest month with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Las Tunas?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–January.
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 — most of all 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.