City, Cuba
Santiago de Cuba weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Santiago de Cuba
Dec–Mar is the driest and least hot. Jul has the Carnival; May–Oct is very hot and humid, with hurricane risk Aug–Oct.
Santiago de Cuba weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan30°13 mm
- Feb31°11 mm
- Mar31°13 mm
- Apr32°27 mm
- May32°54 mm
- Jun32°53 mm
- Jul33°33 mm
- Aug33°39 mm
- Sep33°53 mm
- Oct31°98 mm
- Nov31°44 mm
- Dec30°19 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 21°C70°F | 13 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| February | 31°C87°F | 21°C70°F | 11 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| March | 31°C88°F | 22°C71°F | 13 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| April | 32°C90°F | 23°C73°F | 27 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| May | 32°C90°F | 24°C76°F | 54 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| June | 32°C90°F | 25°C78°F | 53 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| July | 33°C91°F | 26°C78°F | 33 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| August | 33°C92°F | 26°C78°F | 39 mm | 72% | Hot |
| September | 33°C91°F | 26°C78°F | 53 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| October | 31°C88°F | 25°C77°F | 98 mm | 78% | Hot & humid |
| November | 31°C87°F | 23°C73°F | 44 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| December | 30°C86°F | 22°C72°F | 19 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
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Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Santiago de Cuba?
Dec–Mar. Dec–Mar is the driest and least hot. Jul has the Carnival; May–Oct is very hot and humid, with hurricane risk Aug–Oct.
When is the rainy season in Santiago de Cuba?
Rain peaks in October with about 98 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Santiago de Cuba?
August, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
How cold does Santiago de Cuba get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 21°C (70°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.