Our verdict
The best time to visit Havana is December-April
During the warmer months, temperatures in Havana can rise to a maximum of 35℃ (96℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 16℃ (61℉) at night.
The sun stays up the longest in Havana in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Havana falls around August, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in March instead.
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Havana seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Havana as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Havana is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Havana
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Havana for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Havana climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Havana for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Havana in January
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Havana in February
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Havana in March
- Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Havana in April
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Havana in May
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Havana in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Havana in July
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 86mm (3") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Havana in August
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 109mm (4") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Havana in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 105mm (4") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
Havana in October
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 103mm (4") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Havana in November
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Havana in December
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Havana in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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