Havana month by month

The best time to visit Havana

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Havana is January · February · April: 26° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	26° / 18°	High	$$	Ideal
February	27° / 18°	High	$$	Ideal
March	28° / 19°	Moderate	$$	Great
April	29° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	30° / 22°	Moderate	$$	Fair
June	31° / 23°	Low	$	Fair
July	32° / 24°	Moderate	$$	Fair
August	32° / 24°	Moderate	$$	Fair
September	31° / 24°	Low	$	Avoid
October	30° / 23°	Low	$	Avoid
November	28° / 21°	Moderate	$$	Fair
December	27° / 19°	Moderate	$$	Great

Best months January February April December

Months to avoid September October

The year in Havana

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Havana.

Spring Great

Mar–May · highs around 29°C · Pleasant and dry, peak season winds down

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Fair

Jun–Aug · highs around 32°C · Hot and humid, start of hurricane season

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Fair

Sep–Nov · highs around 30°C · Storms fade, temperatures start cooling

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Ideal

Dec–Feb · highs around 27°C · Cool dry season, Jazz Festival fills clubs

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

February ·January

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

June ·May

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

June ·May

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·February ·July

Practical basics

Region: Caribbean
Local currency: CUP
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 18° – 32°
Strongest months: January, February, April
Good for: city · culture · beach · nightlife

Events in Havana

Jan Havana Jazz Festival — Cuban and international musicians pack Havana’s clubs and theaters for jazz nights.
Feb Habanos Festival — Cigar aficionados gather for factory tours, tastings, and the famed cigar auction.
Jul Revolution Day — Rallies and speeches on July 26 mark the start of the Cuban Revolution.
Jul–Aug Havana Carnival — Comparsas dance the Malecón with costumes, floats, and rum-fueled street parties.

Every month in Havana

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Havana in January 26° · $$ Ideal Havana in February 27° · $$ Ideal Havana in March 28° · $$ Great Havana in April 29° · $$ Great Havana in May 30° · $$ Fair Havana in June 31° · $ Fair Havana in July 32° · $$ Fair Havana in August 32° · $$ Fair Havana in September 31° · $ Avoid Havana in October 30° · $ Avoid Havana in November 28° · $$ Fair Havana in December 27° · $$ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Havana?

What is the cheapest time to visit Havana?

June — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 43%.

When should you avoid Havana?

September, October.

What is the weather like in Havana?

Average highs sit around 32°C with lows near 18°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.