AI-generatedMatanzas at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – May
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,680 h
- Rain a year
- 844 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Matanzas
Matanzas 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 2,680 hours of sunshine a year, Matanzas is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Matanzas
The best time to visit Matanzas is from November to May. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is June with 138 mm.
Matanzas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Matanzas in the dry season
Nov – May
Excellent
- 26–31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Matanzas in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 92 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – May
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 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
07:2219:02
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 07:08–07:53 · evening 18:31–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:08 · evening 19:15–19:24
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 Matanzas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea cools from 29° to 28°. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Matanzas in October?
In October, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 14 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 Matanzas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min07:22 – 19:02
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 14 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %11 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
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 Matanzas
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Matanzas: score 97 against 74. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in April. April has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 28.6° | 26.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 103 mm | 29 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 29 | 21better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Matanzas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January26° · Sea 26° · 6.4 h
In January, Matanzas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in January93February27° · Sea 26° · 6.9 h
In February, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in February96March28° · Sea 26° · 7.7 h
In March, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 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, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in March97April30° · Sea 26° · 8.6 h
In April, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 13 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 Matanzas.
Matanzas in April85May31° · Sea 27° · 8.2 h
In May, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in May73June31° · Sea 28° · 7.5 h
In June, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 138 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in June74July32° · Sea 29° · 8.7 h
In July, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 89 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in July71August32° · Sea 30° · 8.2 h
In August, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 117 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in August71September31° · Sea 30° · 6.9 h
In September, Matanzas 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 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 132 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 a good month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in September74October30° · Sea 29° · 6.4 h
In October, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 14 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 Matanzas.
Matanzas in October85November28° · Sea 27° · 6.2 h
In November, Matanzas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in November89December27° · Sea 27° · 6.4 h
In December, Matanzas is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Matanzas.
Matanzas in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Matanzas
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 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (21°), the warmest in August (26°). 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 295 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 | 89 | 26° | 21° | 25.7° | 6.4 h | 5 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 93 | 27° | 21° | 25.5° | 6.9 h | 4 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 28° | 22° | 25.7° | 7.7 h | 4 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 30° | 23° | 26.3° | 8.6 h | 5 | 29 |
| MayMay | 85 | 31° | 24° | 27.2° | 8.2 h | 13 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 31° | 25° | 28.3° | 7.5 h | 19 | 138 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 32° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.7 h | 17 | 89 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 32° | 26° | 29.5° | 8.2 h | 20 | 117 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 31° | 25° | 29.5° | 6.9 h | 21 | 132 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 30° | 25° | 28.6° | 6.4 h | 16 | 103 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 28° | 23° | 27.4° | 6.2 h | 8 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 27° | 22° | 26.6° | 6.4 h | 6 | 27 |
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 Matanzas
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.9 – 29.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Matanzas ranges from 25.5 °C in February to 29.5 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.7° | 24.9° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.5° | 24.6° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.7° | 25.0° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 26.3° | 25.8° | 26.9° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.2° | 26.7° | 27.8° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.3° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.2° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.4° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.6° | 25.8° | 27.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Matanzas
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 6.4 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Matanzas, 55 % 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 Matanzas: 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, Matanzas has about 16 rainy days with 103 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Matanzas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 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 Matanzas
How breezy and how cloudy Matanzas 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 Matanzas typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Matanzas: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 Matanzas
How often the day gets hot in Matanzas (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, Matanzas has about 14 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Matanzas
Weather for your travel dates
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Matanzas 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.
Matanzas has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 72).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
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
Matanzas 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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Matanzas vs Varadero
In October the holiday weather in Matanzas and Varadero is about equally good (score 74 vs 74). During the day it is about as warm in Varadero as in Matanzas. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Matanzas | Varadero |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | Nov – May | Nov – May |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Matanzas
When is the best time to visit Matanzas?
The best time to visit Matanzas is from November to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Matanzas?
The sea temperature in Matanzas ranges from 25.5 °C in February to 29.5 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Matanzas in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Matanzas?
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 Matanzas?
The rainy season is from June to October; the wettest month is June with 138 mm. The driest month is March with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Matanzas get?
Matanzas gets around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in November there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Matanzas in?
Matanzas is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Matanzas?
A nonstop flight from London to Matanzas takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,420 km.
When is hurricane season in Matanzas?
Matanzas 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 Matanzas?
Matanzas has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 83, summer holidays 72, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 89.