Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) · July
Best travel monthPeak seasonCuba · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 29° (84°)26– (79–)31 (88) | 29° (84°)26– (79–)31 (88) | 29° (84°)27– (81–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)28– (82–)32 (90) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)32 (90) | 31° (88°)28– (82–)33 (91) | 32° (90°)30– (86–)34 (93) | 32° (90°)30– (86–)34 (93) | 32° (90°)29– (84–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)28– (82–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)27– (81–)31 (88) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 21° (70°)17– (63–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)18– (64–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)19– (66–)23 (73) | 23° (73°)20– (68–)25 (77) | 24° (75°)21– (70–)25 (77) | 24° (75°)22– (72–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)22– (72–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)23– (73–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)22– (72–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)22– (72–)25 (77) | 23° (73°)20– (68–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)19– (66–)23 (73) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 10h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 8h UV 8 | 7h UV 7 | 8h UV 6 |
🌊Water Temp | 27° (81°) | 27° (81°) | 27° (81°) | 28° (82°) | 28° (82°) | 29° (84°) | 30° (86°) | 30° (86°) | 30° (86°) | 30° (86°) | 29° (84°) | 28° (82°) |
🌧Rain Days | 2d16mm (0.6") | 1d18mm (0.7") | 2d30mm (1.2") | 2d45mm (1.8") | 5d111mm (4.4") | 4d87mm (3.4") | 3d40mm (1.6") | 4d68mm (2.7") | 5d72mm (2.8") | 8d185mm (7.3") | 4d75mm (3.0") | 2d26mm (1.0") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
July is among the best months in Cuba (Santiago de Cuba): only 3 rain days, 32°C (90°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 32°C (90°F), cooling to 25°C (77°F) at night (daily average: 28°C (82°F)). Peaks reach around 34°C (93°F), the coldest nights around 22°C (72°F). With 10 sunshine hours per day, July is one of the sunniest months — 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over 3 days. The water is a warm 30°C (86°F) — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in July are ideal.
High summer in Cuba's hottest city: the sun beats down, the sea is almost 30°C (86°F) and life shifts into the evening hours. In July the carnival turns the streets into a sea of drums, costumes and dance. Visitors need water, shade and patience.
Events & Festivals
- Festival del Caribe (Fiesta del Fuego)early July (3–9 July)
A week of music, dance and folk culture from across the Caribbean, organised by the Casa del Caribe with a different guest country each year. It closes with the burning of a devil figure on the Alameda by the bay.
- Santiago de Cuba Carnivalvariable (second half of July, main parade around 26 July)
Cuba's most famous carnival: congas with drum sections and hundreds of dancers move through the neighbourhoods, joined by paseos with orchestras. The climax falls on the anniversary of the 1953 attack on the Moncada barracks.
Packing list for Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) in July
- Light summer clothes
- Swimwear and beach towel
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is July a good time to visit Cuba (Santiago de Cuba)?
- Yes — July is one of the best months to visit Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) (Climate Score: 88/100). Pleasant temperatures (32°C (90°F)), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) in July?
- In July, Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) sees daily highs of 32°C (90°F). Nights cool to 25°C (77°F), with a daily average of 28°C (82°F). Peaks reach around 34°C (93°F), the coldest nights around 22°C (72°F).
- How much rain falls in Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) in July?
- In July, Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) receives an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) get in July?
- Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in July — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) in July?
- Water temperature in Cuba (Santiago de Cuba) in July averages 30°C (86°F) — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
