AI-generatedGuantánamo at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,850 h
- Rain a year
- 532 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 56 m
Climate in Guantánamo
Guantánamo 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 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year, Guantánamo is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Guantánamo
The best time to visit Guantánamo is from November to March. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is October with 103 mm of precipitation.
Guantánamo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Guantánamo in the dry season
All year except Oct
Fair
- 31–35 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Guantánamo in the rainy season
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
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
Poor
Best time to visit: November – March
October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:5518:38
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 06:41–07:25 · evening 18:08–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:41 · evening 18:51–19:00
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 Guantánamo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Guantánamo in October?
In October, Guantánamo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Guantánamo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:55 – 18:38
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %21 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Guantánamo
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January has the better holiday weather in Guantánamo: score 73 against 37. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. January has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 103 mm | 8 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 23better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Guantánamo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January31° · 7.6 h
In January, Guantánamo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in January72February31° · 8.1 h
In February, Guantánamo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in February67March32° · 8.2 h
In March, Guantánamo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 27 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 Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in March58April33° · 8.2 h
In April, Guantánamo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 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 so-so month for a holiday in Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in April40May33° · 7.8 h
In May, Guantánamo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. 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 Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in May40June34° · 8.3 h
In June, Guantánamo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in June40July35° · 9.1 h
In July, Guantánamo is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 34 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in July33August35° · 8.1 h
In August, Guantánamo is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. 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 Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in August28September34° · 7.4 h
In September, Guantánamo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 29 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 Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in September37October32° · 6.6 h
In October, Guantánamo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in October64November31° · 6.9 h
In November, Guantánamo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 21 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 Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in November73December31° · 7.4 h
In December, Guantánamo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 19 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, December is a good month for a holiday in Guantánamo.
Guantánamo in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Guantánamo
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)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (21°), the warmest in July (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 326 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 73 | 31° | 21° | 7.6 h | 1 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 | 31° | 21° | 8.1 h | 1 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 32° | 21° | 8.2 h | 3 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 33° | 22° | 8.2 h | 6 | 27 |
| MayMay | 40 | 33° | 23° | 7.8 h | 12 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 34° | 24° | 8.3 h | 11 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 35° | 25° | 9.1 h | 9 | 34 |
| AugustAug | 33 | 35° | 25° | 8.1 h | 11 | 54 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 34° | 24° | 7.4 h | 15 | 87 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 32° | 23° | 6.6 h | 15 | 103 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 31° | 22° | 6.9 h | 6 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 31° | 22° | 7.4 h | 2 | 19 |
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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Sunshine hours in Guantánamo
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 Guantánamo, 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 Guantánamo: 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, Guantánamo has about 15 rainy days with 103 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Guantánamo
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 May (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 Guantánamo
How breezy and how cloudy Guantánamo 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 Guantánamo typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Guantánamo: 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 Guantánamo
How often the day gets hot in Guantánamo (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, Guantánamo has about 27 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Guantánamo
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Guantánamo 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.
Guantánamo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 35
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 73
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 10 min
- Distance
- 7,220 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
Guantánamo 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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Guantánamo vs Guantánamo Bay
In October Guantánamo Bay has the better holiday weather (score 45 vs 37). During the day Guantánamo Bay is 1 °C cooler than Guantánamo.
| in October | Guantánamo | Guantánamo Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Guantánamo
When is the best time to visit Guantánamo?
The best time to visit Guantánamo is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Guantánamo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Guantánamo?
The wettest month is October with 103 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Guantánamo get?
Guantánamo gets around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in October there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Guantánamo in?
Guantánamo is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Guantánamo?
A nonstop flight from London to Guantánamo takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,220 km.
When is hurricane season in Guantánamo?
Guantánamo 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 Guantánamo?
Guantánamo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 40, summer holidays 35, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 73.