AI-generatedBaracoa at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,264 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Baracoa
Baracoa has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year, Baracoa is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Baracoa
The best time to visit Baracoa is all year round. In August, September and October, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea reaches 29.4 °C in September, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is October with 180 mm of precipitation.
Baracoa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Baracoa in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Baracoa in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Baracoa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Baracoa in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: February – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:5218:35
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:39–07:22 · evening 18:05–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:39 · evening 18:49–18:57
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Baracoa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Baracoa in October?
In October, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 180 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Baracoa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:52 – 18:35
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Baracoa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Baracoa: score 83 against 74. In February, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in February. February has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 26.2° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 180 mm | 50 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 24better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Baracoa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
78January27° · Sea 27° · 7.4 h
In January, Baracoa is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 75 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in January83February27° · Sea 26° · 8.2 h
In February, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 50 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in February83March28° · Sea 26° · 8.4 h
In March, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 71 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in March80April29° · Sea 27° · 8.6 h
In April, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 81 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in April77May30° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In May, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 129 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in May79June31° · Sea 28° · 8.8 h
In June, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 103 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in June80July31° · Sea 29° · 9.6 h
In July, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 93 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in July78August31° · Sea 29° · 8.6 h
In August, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 116 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in August77September31° · Sea 29° · 8.0 h
In September, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 137 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in September74October30° · Sea 29° · 7.1 h
In October, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 180 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in October73November28° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In November, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 137 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in November74December27° · Sea 27° · 7.3 h
In December, Baracoa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 93 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Baracoa.
Baracoa in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Baracoa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (23°), the warmest in July (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 343 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 78 | 27° | 23° | 26.5° | 7.4 h | 16 | 75 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 27° | 23° | 26.2° | 8.2 h | 14 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 28° | 23° | 26.2° | 8.4 h | 15 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 29° | 24° | 26.6° | 8.6 h | 17 | 81 |
| MayMay | 77 | 30° | 25° | 27.5° | 8.2 h | 22 | 129 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 31° | 26° | 28.3° | 8.8 h | 20 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 31° | 26° | 28.7° | 9.6 h | 23 | 93 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.6 h | 24 | 116 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 31° | 26° | 29.4° | 8.0 h | 25 | 137 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 30° | 25° | 29.1° | 7.1 h | 26 | 180 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 28° | 24° | 28.2° | 7.0 h | 22 | 137 |
| DecemberDec | 74 | 27° | 24° | 27.2° | 7.3 h | 19 | 93 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Baracoa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.7 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Baracoa ranges from 26.2 °C in February to 29.4 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.5° | 25.7° | 27.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.2° | 25.4° | 26.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.2° | 25.4° | 27.0° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.6° | 25.9° | 27.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.3° | 27.9° | 28.8° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.7° | 28.4° | 29.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.2° | 26.2° | 27.9° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Baracoa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Baracoa, 61 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Baracoa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Baracoa has about 26 rainy days with 180 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Baracoa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Baracoa
How breezy and how cloudy Baracoa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Baracoa typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Baracoa: variable cloud, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Baracoa
How often the day gets hot in Baracoa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Baracoa has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Baracoa
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Baracoa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Baracoa has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 74).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,160 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Cuba
- Currency
- Cuban Peso (CUP)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 110 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +53
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 110 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Baracoa lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Baracoa vs Guantánamo
In October Baracoa has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs 69). During the day Guantánamo is 2 °C warmer than Baracoa.
| in October | Baracoa | Guantánamo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 15 |
| Best time | All year | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Cuba in October: the best places
In October, Baracoa ranks 1 of 12 destinations in this country.
- BaracoaThis page30°29°74
- 2Guantánamo Bay31°30°74
- 3Varadero30°29°74
- 4Matanzas30°29°74
- 5Havana31°29°49
- 6Cienfuegos31°30°45
- 7Santa Clara30°40
- 8Trinidad31°30°39
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Frequently asked questions about Baracoa
When is the best time to visit Baracoa?
The best time to visit Baracoa is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Baracoa?
The sea temperature in Baracoa ranges from 26.2 °C in February to 29.4 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Baracoa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Baracoa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Baracoa?
The wettest month is October with 180 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Baracoa get?
Baracoa gets around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in November there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Baracoa in?
Baracoa is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Baracoa?
A nonstop flight from London to Baracoa takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,160 km.
When is hurricane season in Baracoa?
Baracoa lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Baracoa?
Baracoa has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 74). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 77, summer holidays 79, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 76.