Climate in Havana — Annual Weather Overview
Havana has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is August (average high 32.6°C) and the coolest is January (26.7°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 5.9°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 858mm. June is the wettest month at 138.2mm, while March averages just 23.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.9 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 30.4°C, 164mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 32.1°C, 334mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 30.0°C, 259mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 27.4°C, 100mm rain.
Havana — Monthly Temperatures
Havana — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Havana stays reasonable all year.
Havana weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7°C | 19.3°C | 30.3mm | 9.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| February | 28.5°C | 20.3°C | 29.0mm | 10.4h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 29.4°C | 20.7°C | 23.4mm | 11.1h | 6 | 10/10 |
| April | 31.0°C | 22.3°C | 32.7mm | 12.3h | 8 | 10/10 |
| May | 30.8°C | 23.0°C | 108.4mm | 12.0h | 18 | 9/10 |
| June | 31.3°C | 24.0°C | 138.2mm | 11.2h | 21 | 9/10 |
| July | 32.3°C | 24.8°C | 82.6mm | 12.1h | 20 | 10/10 |
| August | 32.6°C | 25.0°C | 113.0mm | 11.8h | 18 | 9/10 |
| September | 31.4°C | 24.5°C | 119.9mm | 10.7h | 18 | 9/10 |
| October | 30.2°C | 23.5°C | 81.1mm | 10.3h | 16 | 10/10 |
| November | 28.5°C | 22.3°C | 58.4mm | 9.6h | 11 | 10/10 |
| December | 27.1°C | 20.3°C | 41.1mm | 9.4h | 7 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Havana have?
Havana has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 26.7°C in January to 32.6°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Havana?
August is the hottest month in Havana, with average highs of 32.6°C and lows of 25.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Havana?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 26.7°C and lows of 19.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Havana?
June is the wettest month, averaging 138.2mm of rainfall over around 21 rainy days.
How much rain does Havana get per year?
Havana receives around 858mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (23.4mm).
When is the best time to visit Havana?
The best time to visit Havana is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.