When to go · Santa Clara
Santa Clara in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (heat, rain and hurricane season), Sep–Oct especially.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Cuba overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cuba overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Santa Clara
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (heat, rain and hurricane season), Sep–Oct especially.
Weather in May
- Santa ClaraHighs around 31 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Centre and south coast, Cuba · Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Santa Clara, Camagüeyfine
Similar pattern, slightly warmer; the Escambray hills are cooler.
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
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast