Varadero at a glance
- Best time
- Jul, Nov – May
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,970 h
- Rain a year
- 776 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Varadero
Varadero 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 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year, Varadero is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: July, November – May
October is the peak of the hurricane season
What is the weather like in Varadero in October?
In October, Varadero is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 100 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Varadero.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min07:21 – 19:00
- 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
- 55 %on average
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Havana
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %16 %
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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Varadero
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 Varadero 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.
From October 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 29.0 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.7° | 24.8° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.5° | 24.5° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 25.7° | 24.9° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 26.3° | 25.8° | 26.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.2° | 26.7° | 27.9° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.3° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.5° | 25.7° | 27.4° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Varadero
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 7.3 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Varadero, 62 % 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 Varadero: 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, Varadero has about 16 rainy days with 100 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 | 92 | 25° | 21° | 25.7° | 7.3 h | 5 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 26° | 21° | 25.5° | 7.8 h | 4 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 27° | 22° | 25.7° | 8.4 h | 4 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 28° | 23° | 26.3° | 9.4 h | 5 | 32 |
| MayMay | 88 | 29° | 24° | 27.2° | 8.8 h | 12 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 30° | 26° | 28.4° | 8.0 h | 17 | 122 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 9.3 h | 14 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 31° | 26° | 29.5° | 8.9 h | 17 | 97 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 30° | 26° | 29.5° | 7.7 h | 19 | 121 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 28° | 25° | 28.6° | 7.3 h | 16 | 100 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 27° | 23° | 27.3° | 7.1 h | 7 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 26° | 22° | 26.5° | 7.4 h | 5 | 23 |
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)
23.16° N, 81.24° W · 8 m · America/Havana
Best time to visit Varadero
The best time to visit Varadero is in July and from November to May. 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 122 mm.
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Your best months: February – April
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
Varadero month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January25° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In January, Varadero is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in January96February26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In February, Varadero is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in February98March27° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In March, Varadero is warm: daytime highs average 27 °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 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in March99April28° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In April, Varadero is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in April88May29° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In May, Varadero is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 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, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in May78June30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Varadero is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °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 17 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 15 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 Varadero.
Varadero in June86July31° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In July, Varadero is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °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 14 days, totalling 75 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in July82August31° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In August, Varadero is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 97 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in August76September30° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In September, Varadero is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 121 mm. On about 15 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 Varadero.
Varadero in September77October28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In October, Varadero is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 100 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in October89November27° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In November, Varadero is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in November93December26° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In December, Varadero is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Varadero.
Varadero in DecemberPlanning a trip to Varadero
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,390 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
Varadero 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 Varadero
When is the best time to visit Varadero?
The best time to visit Varadero is in July and 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 Varadero?
The sea temperature in Varadero 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 Varadero in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Varadero?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Varadero?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is June with 122 mm. The driest month is February with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Varadero get?
Varadero gets around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.4 hours a day; in November there are 7.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Varadero in?
Varadero uses the time zone America/Havana: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Varadero?
A nonstop flight from London to Varadero takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,390 km.
When is hurricane season in Varadero?
Varadero 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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