2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Havana in May

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

May is a wet time to visit Havana. Havana has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 30°C, lows of 23°C, and approximately 21 rainy days per month.

Avg High

30°C

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy days

21days

Daylight

13.2h

Is May a good time to visit Havana?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:50 AM

Sunset

8:04 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 27°C 20°C 5 Excellent (best)
February 28°C 21°C 12 Excellent (best)
March 29°C 21°C 2 Excellent (best)
April 32°C 24°C 8 Excellent (best)
May 30°C 23°C 21 Wet
June 31°C 25°C 22 Wet
July 32°C 25°C 21 Wet
August 32°C 25°C 22 Wet
September 31°C 25°C 22 Wet
October 30°C 24°C 24 Wet
November 28°C 23°C 17 Excellent (best)
December 26°C 20°C 6 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for May

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Havana?

Common Questions

Is May a good time to visit Havana? +

May is typically Wet for visiting Havana, with average highs of 30°C and around 21 rainy days.

What should I pack for Havana in May? +

With highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Havana in May? +

Havana typically sees around 21 rainy days in May.

How many hours of daylight are there in Havana in May? +

In May, Havana gets approximately 13.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in Havana? +

No, May is not peak season in Havana. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Havana? +

The best months to visit Havana are November, December, January, February, March, April, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Havana)

Last Updated: January 2026

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