Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4 °C | 26.5 °C | 9 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 27.8 °C | 26.3 °C | 6 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 29.2 °C | 26.4 °C | 6 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 30.7 °C | 26.9 °C | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 31.2 °C | 27.7 °C | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 31.5 °C | 28.7 °C | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 32.6 °C | 29.7 °C | 19 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 32.6 °C | 30 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 31.4 °C | 29.8 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 30 °C | 29 °C | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| November | 28.6 °C | 28.2 °C | 10 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 27.4 °C | 27.4 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in May
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa required before departure. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Tourist card needed before travel (Cuban Embassy, travel agent or online eVisa-Cuba); D'Viajeros form within 72 hours before arrival; onward ticket required.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 16 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Travel advised against
Authorities advise against travelling there.
Official advice updated 16 July 2026
Health
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · None.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 3 September 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Havana in May?
The sea averages 27.7°C in May — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Havana in May?
Expect 31.2°C in the afternoon and 23.5°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Havana in May?
Around 16 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 52% of days.