When to go · Varadero

Varadero in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler sea)). Across Cuba: Rains start; hot during blackouts.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Cuba overall
Prices: Low; Cuba overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCuba month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler sea)). Across Cuba: Rains start; hot during blackouts.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

VaraderoHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 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.

Cuba overall: Rains start; hot during blackouts.

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

First month

Second month

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler sea)). Across Cuba: Rains start; hot during blackouts.

January: Inside Varadero's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler sea).

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