Havana in August

Peak heat and hurricane risk.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatDry, mild; Christmas crowds.
• JanuaryGreatDry and warm; best walking weather.
• FebruaryGreatDry; cool evenings.
• MarchGreatDry and warm; Semana Santa crowds late in the month.

• HavanaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 12 days
• West and Havana, Cuba · Havana, Viñales, Varaderostorm or typhoon risk

  Dry season November–April, 20–27 °C (68–81 °F); hot and humid May–October with afternoon storms; cold fronts can bring cool, windy spells in January.Dry season November–April, 68–81 °F (20–27 °C); hot and humid May–October with afternoon storms; cold fronts can bring cool, windy spells in January.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Havana Carnival check

  Check the year · The Malecón

  Parades and music.

• Hurricane season

  Jun–Nov

  A storm can close flights and streets for days; keep a spare night and insurance.

Crowds · Cuba overall

Medium

Prices · Cuba overall

Medium

Cuba overall: Heat, storms and blackouts together.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Havana, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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