Cuba (Havana) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonCuba · North America
Max Temp · May
31°
at night 22° · avg 26°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 9 h/day
- Rain Days
- 4 days
- Water Temp
- 28°
average
63 mm · very dry
very warm
In Cuba (Havana), May is 5°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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Cuba (Havana): only 4 rain days, 31°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 31°C, cooling to 21°C at night (daily average: 26°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 63 mm of rain over 4 days. The water is a warm 27°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in May are ideal.
Regenzeit: Tropische Schauer, der August-Karneval auf der Malecón — bunte Comparsas und Musik tagelang. Feucht und warm, aber Havanna feiert auch im Regen.
Packing list for Cuba (Havana) in May
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Cuba (Havana)?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Cuba (Havana) (Climate Score: 84/100). Pleasant temperatures (31°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Cuba (Havana) in May?
- In May, Cuba (Havana) sees daily highs of 31°C. Nights cool to 21°C, with a daily average of 26°C.
- How much rain falls in Cuba (Havana) in May?
- In May, Cuba (Havana) receives an average of 63 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Cuba (Havana) get in May?
- Cuba (Havana) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in May — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Cuba (Havana) in May?
- Water temperature in Cuba (Havana) in May averages 27°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
