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Best time to visit Havana

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Havana, Cuba

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	20-27°C, sunny and dry	high	high	• Pleasant, dry weather • Post-holiday lull
February	21-28°C, sunny and dry	peak	peak	• Ideal beach weather • Carnaval de Santiago del las Tres Reyes del Morro (late Feb) ⚠ Book flights and accommodation well in advance.
March	22-29°C, sunny with low humidity	high	high	• Excellent weather for exploring • Less crowded than February
April	23-30°C, warm with occasional showers	moderate	moderate	• Warmest pleasant temperatures before the heat • Havana International Film Festival (mid-April)
May	24-31°C, humid with increasing rain	moderate	moderate	• Start of the rainy season, but often brief afternoon showers • Fewer tourists ⚠ Humidity increases significantly.
June	25-32°C, hot and humid with frequent rain	moderate	moderate	• Warm sea temperatures for swimming ⚠ High humidity and frequent, heavy rain showers.
July	26-33°C, very hot and humid with rain	moderate	moderate	• Carneval de La Habana (late July) ⚠ Peak of the heat and humidity.
August	26-33°C, very hot and humid with rain	moderate	moderate	• Can still enjoy evenings outdoors ⚠ Hurricane season officially begins; high heat and humidity.
September	25-31°C, hot, humid, and rainy	low	low	• Lowest prices and fewest crowds ⚠ Peak hurricane season; high risk of storms and significant rainfall.
October	24-30°C, humid with lingering rain	low	low	• Transition to drier weather • Good deals ⚠ Still within hurricane season, though risk decreases late in the month.
November	22-28°C, drier with pleasant temperatures	moderate	moderate	• Return of dry weather • Festival Internacional de Jazz de La Habana (late Nov)
December	21-27°C, sunny and dry	high	high	• Festive holiday atmosphere • Comfortable temperatures ⚠ Crowds and prices increase significantly around Christmas and New Year.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

February

Carnaval de Santiago del las Tres Reyes del Morro

A vibrant celebration with music, dance, and parades, though centered in Santiago, it influences culture across Cuba.

April

Havana International Film Festival (Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano)

Showcases Latin American cinema, with screenings and events throughout the city.

July

Carnaval de La Habana

The main carnival celebration in Havana, featuring music, dancing, and elaborate floats along the Malecón.

November

Festival Internacional de Jazz de La Habana

A major international jazz festival attracting renowned musicians to various venues in Havana.

August

Fiesta de San Cristóbal

Celebrates the patron saint of Havana with religious ceremonies and street festivities.

July

Día de la Rebeldía Nacional (National Rebellion Day)

Commemorates the start of the Cuban Revolution with official ceremonies and public events.

Insider timing tips

•The dry season (December-April) offers the most comfortable weather, but coincides with peak tourist numbers and prices.
•September and October are the wettest months and carry the highest risk of hurricanes, leading to the lowest prices and fewest crowds.
•Shoulder months like April and November provide a balance of good weather and moderate crowds/prices, but May and October can still see significant rainfall.
•While the rainy season officially starts in May, early showers are often brief and don't significantly disrupt travel plans until June/July.
•Local holidays, particularly around Christmas and New Year, can see a surge in domestic tourism and higher prices, even outside the main international tourist season.

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