When to go · Maria la Gorda
Maria la Gorda in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season)). Across Cuba: Rains start; hot during blackouts.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Cuba overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cuba overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season)). Across Cuba: Rains start; hot during blackouts.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- Maria la GordaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cuba overall
- Low
- Prices · Cuba overall
- Low
Cuba overall: Rains start; hot during blackouts.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Maria la Gorda, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
May: 5
Jan: 5
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (dry season)). Across Cuba: Rains start; hot during blackouts.
January: Inside Maria la Gorda's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season).
Maria la Gorda: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen