Havana at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 782 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Havana
Havana 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 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Havana is very sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
October is the peak of the hurricane season
What is the weather like in Havana in October?
In October, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 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, October is a good month for a holiday in Havana.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min07:26 – 19:05
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on average
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Havana
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %37 %
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
Sea temperature in Havana
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.2 – 29.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Havana ranges from 25.9 °C in February to 29.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.2 and 30.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.1° | 25.4° | 26.7° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.9° | 25.1° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 26.0° | 25.1° | 26.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.4° | 26.9° | 27.9° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.4° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.2° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.9° | 26.2° | 27.7° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Havana
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 7.4 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Havana, 63 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Havana: 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, Havana has about 13 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 93 | 26° | 20° | 26.1° | 7.6 h | 5 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 27° | 20° | 25.9° | 8.2 h | 4 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 28° | 21° | 26.0° | 8.9 h | 4 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 30° | 22° | 26.6° | 9.8 h | 4 | 23 |
| MayMay | 63 | 31° | 24° | 27.4° | 9.3 h | 11 | 85 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 31° | 25° | 28.4° | 8.1 h | 18 | 133 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 32° | 26° | 29.3° | 9.6 h | 16 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 32° | 26° | 29.7° | 9.2 h | 17 | 108 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 31° | 25° | 29.5° | 8.0 h | 19 | 129 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 29° | 24° | 28.8° | 7.4 h | 13 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 28° | 23° | 27.7° | 7.5 h | 6 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 27° | 21° | 26.9° | 7.8 h | 5 | 28 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
23.13° N, 82.38° W · 41 m · America/Havana
Best time to visit Havana
The best time to visit Havana is from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is June with 133 mm.
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Havana month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In January, Havana is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in January97February27° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In February, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in February93March28° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In March, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in March83April30° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In April, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in April63May31° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In May, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. On about 21 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 Havana.
Havana in May42June31° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 133 mm. On about 23 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 Havana.
Havana in June42July32° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In July, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 84 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in July39August32° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In August, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 108 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in August42September31° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In September, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 129 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in September61October29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In October, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 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, October is a good month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in October87November28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In November, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in November94December27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In December, Havana is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Havana.
Havana in DecemberPlanning a trip to Havana
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 30 min
- Distance
- 7,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Havana 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Havana
When is the best time to visit Havana?
The best time to visit Havana is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Havana?
The sea temperature in Havana ranges from 25.9 °C in February to 29.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Havana in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Havana?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Havana?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is June with 133 mm. The driest month is March with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Havana get?
Havana gets around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.8 hours a day; in October there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Havana in?
Havana uses the time zone America/Havana: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Havana?
A nonstop flight from London to Havana takes about 9 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,470 km.
When is hurricane season in Havana?
Havana 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.
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