Havana weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – April
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 so-so month for a holiday in Havana.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 39 | 58 | 83 |
| Day | 31° | 29° | 28° |
| Night | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° | 28° |
| Sun | 7 h | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 19 | 13 | 6 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min07:26 – 19:05
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- 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 %58 %
- 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
Havana in October: quick answers
Is Havana hot in October?
Yes. In October, Havana is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Havana in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Havana in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 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)