Pinar del Río climate
Pinar del Río (Cuba) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 813 mm32 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pinar del Río climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2780 | 1865 | 2272 | 351.4 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1966 | 2474 | 281.1 |
| Mar | 2985 | 2068 | 2576 | 261.0 |
| Apr | 3188 | 2271 | 2680 | 351.4 |
| May | 3290 | 2374 | 2882 | 763.0 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 1244.9 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2577 | 2984 | 953.7 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2578 | 2984 | 1204.7 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2577 | 2883 | 1194.7 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2475 | 2780 | 933.7 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2170 | 2576 | 381.5 |
| Dec | 2781 | 2067 | 2374 | 240.9 |
| Year | 3290 | 1865 | 2679 | 81332 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 44% | 4.0 | 10:54 |
| Feb | 74% | 39% | 4.9 | 11:23 |
| Mar | 69% | 36% | 5.8 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 67% | 35% | 6.5 | 12:39 |
| May | 69% | 45% | 6.2 | 13:12 |
| Jun | 74% | 61% | 5.6 | 13:30 |
| Jul | 73% | 53% | 6.1 | 13:23 |
| Aug | 74% | 56% | 5.8 | 12:54 |
| Sep | 78% | 57% | 5.3 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 78% | 49% | 4.7 | 11:35 |
| Nov | 77% | 40% | 4.2 | 11:02 |
| Dec | 78% | 43% | 3.8 | 10:46 |
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 Pinar del Río is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 18 °C65 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6.5 °C11.6 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 813 mm32 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 42% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (124 mm4.9 in), the driest is December (24 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 67% in April to 78% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 35%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in July to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Pinar del Río
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 27 °C80 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 24 mm0.9 in to 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, 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 Pinar del Río
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2374 to 25 °C78 °F, about 104 mm4.1 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 °C88 °F, lows 1865 to 22 °C71 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Pinar del Río compares
Compared with Havana, about 156 km to the northeast, Pinar del Río has practically the same average temperature and receives 10% more precipitation (813 mm32 in vs 742 mm29 in).
Of the 15 places in Cuba covered by World Climates, Pinar del Río is the 11th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd 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), Nassau (Bahamas, Aw) and Mérida (Mexico, Aw).
Nearby places
- Havana 156 km · 26 °C79 °F · 742 mm29 in
- Matanzas 228 km · 27 °C80 °F · 608 mm24 in
- Cienfuegos 336 km · 27 °C81 °F · 540 mm21 in
- Cancún 353 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,250 mm49 in
- Santa Clara 383 km · 26 °C79 °F · 536 mm21 in
- Cozumel 398 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,282 mm50 in
- Playa del Carmen 403 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,282 mm50 in
- George Town 423 km · 28 °C82 °F · 758 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pinar del Río?
August is the warmest month in Pinar del Río, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pinar del Río?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (65 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pinar del Río?
June is the wettest month with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Pinar del Río?
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 — 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.