When to go · Havana
Havana in September
Avoid month. Peak of the hurricane season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Low
- Cuba overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cuba overall
Verdict
Peak of the hurricane season.
Weather in September
- HavanaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 13 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: Hurricane peak.
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