Best time to visit Varadero & Havana
The best time to visit Varadero & Havana is usually February, March and April, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and September are the weakest (B and B-). The quietest months are June and September, and storm risk peaks in September.
Pick a month
Varadero & Havana month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 79°F | 79°F | 30% | 4.1 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 81°F | 77°F | 23% | 3.6 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 84°F | 79°F | 33% | 3.5 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | A- | 85°F | 79°F | 35% | 3.7 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 88°F | 83°F | 52% | 2.1 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| June | B | 88°F | 85°F | 75% | 2 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| July | B | 90°F | 86°F | 57% | 2.1 ft | Busy | Low |
| August | B | 89°F | 87°F | 62% | 1.6 ft | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B- | 88°F | 87°F | 76% | 1.7 ft | Quiet | High |
| October | B+ | 85°F | 84°F | 60% | 4.1 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | A- | 82°F | 82°F | 42% | 4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 80°F | 81°F | 35% | 4.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 63 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Varadero & Havana
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
- Varadero Beach Resorts Feb A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Meliá Internacional Varadero Feb A-SatB+SunA-MonB+TueA-WedB+
- Meliá Varadero Feb A-SatB+SunA-MonB+TueA-WedB+
- Iberostar Selection Varadero Feb A-SatB+SunA-MonB+TueA-WedB+
- Royalton Hicacos Feb A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Paradisus Varadero Feb A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul Feb A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Iberostar Origin Playa Alameda Varadero Feb A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Varadero & Havana?
- The best time to visit Varadero & Havana is usually February, March and April, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and September are the weakest (B and B-). The quietest months are June and September, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Varadero & Havana?
- Crowds are usually lightest in June and September and heaviest in February and March (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Varadero & Havana?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Varadero & Havana?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 87°F) and coolest in February and March (about 77°F).