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Cuba in December

Weather, crowds and prices in Cuba in December — and where in the country to go.

Ideal
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Quick answer

A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what December looks like across Cuba, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
27°
Average low 19°
Crowds
Moderate
69/100
Prices
$$
shoulder season
Rainfall
Moderate
Warm and comfortable
Cuba

Top tours in Cuba for December

The most popular tours in the places we rank for Cuba, from our booking partner.

Where to go in Cuba in December

Ranked by how December scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

Cuba weather in December

Typical conditions in Cuba during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Cuba

Taken across the whole country, November · April · December tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cuba in December?

Typical conditions in Cuba during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 27°C with lows near 19°C.

Where should you go in Cuba in December?

Varadero, Havana.

What is the best month to visit Cuba?

November, April, December.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.