When to go · Havana
Havana in October
Avoid month. Storms and rain; hurricane risk.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- Cuba overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cuba overall
Verdict
Storms and rain; hurricane risk.
Weather in October
- HavanaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 11 days
- West and Havana, Cuba · Havana, Viñales, Varaderostorm or typhoon risk
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.
Wet and hot season
Green and cheaper; afternoon storms.
Watch: Hurricane risk peaks Aug–Oct; heavy rain and flooding.
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.
Hurricane season
Jun–Nov
A storm can close flights and streets for days; keep a spare night and insurance.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cuba overall
- Low
- Prices · Cuba overall
- Low
Cuba overall: Storm risk; 10 October holiday.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries