Cuba (Havana) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonCuba · North America
Max Temp
31°C
Min Temp
21.2°C
Sunshine
9 h/day
Rain Days
4 days
Water Temp
27.4°C
Rainfall
63.2 mm
Humidity
74%
Avg Temp
25.9°C
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.
