Havana in May

Hot and humid; rains begin.

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

May is rated mixed. 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 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 8 days
• West and Havana, Cuba · Havana, Viñales, Varaderofine

  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.

• Labour Day

  1 May · Plaza de la Revolución

  Large march; road closures.

• International Workers' Day

  1 May · Cuba

  Mass rallies in Havana (check).

Crowds · Cuba overall

Low

Prices · Cuba overall

Low

Cuba overall: Rains start; hot during blackouts.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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