AI-generatedCienfuegos at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 30.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 804 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Cienfuegos is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cienfuegos
The best time to visit Cienfuegos is from November to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to April. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 135 mm.
Cienfuegos through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cienfuegos in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 28–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Cienfuegos in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 102 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
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 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
07:1718:58
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 07:03–07:47 · evening 18:28–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:55–07:03 · evening 19:11–19:20
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 Cienfuegos compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Cienfuegos in October?
In October, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 102 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min07:17 – 18:58
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
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 Cienfuegos
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Cienfuegos: score 86 against 45. In January, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in January. January has 11 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 20° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 26.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 7.0 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 102 mm | 19 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 18better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cienfuegos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January28° · Sea 27° · 7.0 h
In January, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in January81February29° · Sea 26° · 7.5 h
In February, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in February76March30° · Sea 26° · 8.1 h
In March, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in March65April32° · Sea 27° · 8.9 h
In April, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in April41May33° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h
In May, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 109 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in May30June33° · Sea 29° · 7.7 h
In June, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 135 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in June26July34° · Sea 30° · 8.8 h
In July, Cienfuegos is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 88 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in July23August34° · Sea 30° · 8.3 h
In August, Cienfuegos is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 104 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in August29September33° · Sea 30° · 7.2 h
In September, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 133 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in September45October31° · Sea 30° · 6.6 h
In October, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 102 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in October74November30° · Sea 28° · 6.7 h
In November, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in November82December29° · Sea 27° · 7.0 h
In December, Cienfuegos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cienfuegos
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 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in August (25°). 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 302 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 | 86 | 28° | 20° | 26.6° | 7.0 h | 3 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 29° | 20° | 26.3° | 7.5 h | 2 | 18 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 30° | 21° | 26.4° | 8.1 h | 4 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 32° | 22° | 27.0° | 8.9 h | 5 | 29 |
| MayMay | 41 | 33° | 24° | 28.0° | 8.3 h | 13 | 109 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 33° | 25° | 29.0° | 7.7 h | 18 | 135 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 34° | 25° | 29.6° | 8.8 h | 17 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 23 | 34° | 25° | 30.0° | 8.3 h | 19 | 104 |
| SeptemberSep | 29 | 33° | 25° | 30.1° | 7.2 h | 21 | 133 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 31° | 24° | 29.5° | 6.6 h | 14 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 30° | 22° | 28.4° | 6.7 h | 5 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 82 | 29° | 21° | 27.4° | 7.0 h | 3 | 18 |
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 in Cienfuegos
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 30.1 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cienfuegos ranges from 26.3 °C in February to 30.1 °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 July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.6 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.3° | 25.4° | 26.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.4° | 25.8° | 26.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.6° | warm |
| JuneJun | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.5° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 30.0° | 29.6° | 30.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.1° | 29.6° | 30.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.1° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.4° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Cienfuegos
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 6.6 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Cienfuegos, 56 % 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 in Cienfuegos: 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, Cienfuegos has about 14 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cienfuegos
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 and clouds in Cienfuegos
How breezy and how cloudy Cienfuegos 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 Cienfuegos typically peaks at 16 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 54 % of the sky over Cienfuegos: variable cloud, with about 6.6 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 and humidity in Cienfuegos
How often the day gets hot in Cienfuegos (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, Cienfuegos has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Cienfuegos
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Cienfuegos 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.
Cienfuegos has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 39
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,420 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.
Storm season
Cienfuegos 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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Cienfuegos vs Trinidad
In October Cienfuegos has the better holiday weather (score 45 vs 39). During the day it is about as warm in Trinidad as in Cienfuegos. The sea is about equally warm. Trinidad gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Cienfuegos | Trinidad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 45 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Cienfuegos ranks 5 of 9 destinations in this country.
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- 6Trinidad31°30°39
- 7Guantánamo32°37
- 8Camagüey31°35
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Frequently asked questions about Cienfuegos
When is the best time to visit Cienfuegos?
The best time to visit Cienfuegos is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cienfuegos?
The sea temperature in Cienfuegos ranges from 26.3 °C in February to 30.1 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Cienfuegos in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Cienfuegos?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Cienfuegos?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 135 mm. The driest month is December with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cienfuegos get?
Cienfuegos gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.9 hours a day; in October there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Cienfuegos in?
Cienfuegos is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cienfuegos?
A nonstop flight from London to Cienfuegos takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,420 km.
When is hurricane season in Cienfuegos?
Cienfuegos 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 Cienfuegos?
Cienfuegos has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 39, summer holidays 24, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 84.