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Havana in September

Avoid month. Peak of the hurricane season.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Low
Cuba overall
Prices
Low
Cuba overall

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Havana

Peak of the hurricane season.

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

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • HavanaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 13 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.

Wet and hot season

Green and cheaper; afternoon storms.

Watch: Hurricane risk peaks Aug–Oct; heavy rain and flooding.

Festivals and holidays

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.

  • Hurricane season

    Jun–Nov

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

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Cuba overall
Low
Prices · Cuba overall
Low

Cuba overall: Hurricane peak.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 13

    Jan: 6 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 1

    Jan: 2

September: Peak of the hurricane season.

January: Dry and warm; best walking weather.

Havana: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • 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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