When to go · Havana
Havana in May
Mixed month. Hot and humid; rains begin.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Cuba overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cuba overall
Verdict
Hot and humid; rains begin.
Weather in May
- HavanaHighs around 31 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 8 days
- West and Havana, Cuba · Havana, Viñales, Varaderofine
Dry season November–April, 20–27 °C; hot and humid May–October with afternoon storms; cold fronts can bring cool, windy spells in January.Dry season November–April, 68–81 °F; hot and humid May–October with afternoon storms; cold fronts can bring cool, windy spells in January.
Hot and humid season
Hot with growing humidity; fewer crowds.
Watch: Heat and the start of storms.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Labour Day
1 May · Plaza de la Revolución
Large march; road closures.
International Workers' Day
1 May · Cuba
Mass rallies in Havana (check).
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cuba overall
- Low
- Prices · Cuba overall
- Low
Cuba overall: Rains start; hot during blackouts.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen