Havana weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
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Best time to visit: November – April
What is the weather like in Havana in May?
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. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. 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.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 13 h 14 min06:49 – 20:03
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on average
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Havana
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %55 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %52 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Havana in May: quick answers
Is Havana hot in May?
Yes. In May, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Havana in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Havana in May?
Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, 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)