Havana · SpringMonth summary
Havana weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 90°F
🌧 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: 90°F 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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Havana. Temperatures rise (32°F) 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 81°F | 31% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 70°F | 84°F | 23% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 70°F | 86°F | 21% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 72°F | 88°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 75°F | 90°F | 51% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 90°F | 73% | 0.2in | 12.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 91°F | 62% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 91°F | 63% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 90°F | 70% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 86°F | 55% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 72°F | 82°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ December | 70°F | 82°F | 22% | 0.1in | 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 90°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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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