Cuba (Havana) · August
Low seasonCuba · North America
Max Temp · August
33°
at night 23° · avg 27°
- Sunshine
- 9 h/day
- Rain Days
- 7 days
- Water Temp
- 30°
average
140 mm · changeable
very warm
In Cuba (Havana), August is 6°C warmer than the coolest month (January).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 27° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 28° |
MINMIN | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 18° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 9h | 9h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 7h |
🌊Water Temp | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
🌧Rain Days | 1d24mm | 2d21mm | 2d29mm | 2d33mm | 4d63mm | 8d168mm | 7d99mm | 7d140mm | 6d114mm | 6d76mm | 3d34mm | 2d19mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Shoulder month between two peak travel months — lower prices with mostly good conditions.
August is an acceptable travel month for Cuba (Havana) — conditions are fine, though January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November, and December offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 32°C, cooling to 23°C at night (daily average: 27°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 140 mm of rain over 7 days. The water is a warm 30°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Regenzeit: Tropische Schauer, der August-Karneval auf der Malecón — bunte Comparsas und Musik tagelang. Feucht und warm, aber Havanna feiert auch im Regen.
Events & Festivals
- Havannaer Karnevalerste Augusthälfte (Wochenenden)
Auf dem Malecón ziehen Comparsas (Tanzgruppen) in aufwendigen Kostümen vorbei; Floats und Live-Musik verwandeln die berühmte Uferstraße nächtelang in eine riesige Openair-Party.
Packing list for Cuba (Havana) in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Cuba (Havana)?
- August is not an optimal month for Cuba (Havana) (Score: 73/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Cuba (Havana) in August?
- In August, Cuba (Havana) sees daily highs of 32°C. Nights cool to 23°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Cuba (Havana) in August?
- In August, Cuba (Havana) receives an average of 140 mm of rain over 7 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Cuba (Havana) get in August?
- Cuba (Havana) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in August — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Cuba (Havana) in August?
- Water temperature in Cuba (Havana) in August averages 30°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
