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Best time to visit Havana

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December to April is dry and warm; check current advice on shortages and power cuts.

Havana month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	26°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Havana Jazz Plaza
February	Good	26°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
March	Good	28°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
April	Great	29°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Good	30°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Hurricane season
July	Poor	32°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Santiago Carnival, Hurricane season
August	Poor	32°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Hurricane season
September	Poor	31°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Hurricane season
October	Mixed	29°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Hurricane season
November	Mixed	28°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Hurricane season
December	Good	26°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–

Flights to Havana are usually cheapest in May–June and September–October. The catch: May–June and September–October are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in December–March, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in September.

Classic 1950s American cars still cruise the streets of Havana.

When is the best time to visit Havana?

The best time to visit Havana is December–April. December to April is dry and warm; check current advice on shortages and power cuts.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Havana?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–June and September–October, when demand is lowest.

When is Havana busiest?

Havana is busiest in December–March.

What is the weather like in Havana?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 26°C. The wettest period is May–November.