Havana · SpringMonth summary
Havana weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
51% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Havana in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Havana in May: 32°C and 12.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Havana in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Hot weather — prioritise morning activities and air-conditioned spaces in the afternoon Spring marks the start of the good season in Havana. Temperatures rise (32°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 51% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 27°C | 31% | 1.4 | 9.8h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 21°C | 29°C | 23% | 1.0 | 10.5h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 21°C | 30°C | 21% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 22°C | 31°C | 29% | 1.3 | 11.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 32°C | 51% | 3.1 | 12.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 32°C | 73% | 4.8 | 12.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 33°C | 62% | 2.9 | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 33°C | 63% | 4.3 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 32°C | 70% | 4.5 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 30°C | 55% | 3.3 | 10.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 22°C | 28°C | 34% | 1.7 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ December | 21°C | 28°C | 22% | 1.3 | 9.7h | 8.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Havana averages 32°C, 51% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -29%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -2.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Havana in May
Is May a good time to visit Havana?
May is an acceptable time for Havana (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (8.5/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Havana in May?
Yes, 51% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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