Best time to visit Cuba's Cays
The best time to visit Cuba's Cays is usually March, April and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and September are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Cuba's Cays month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 78°F | 77°F | 23% | 2.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 78°F | 76°F | 20% | 2.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 80°F | 79°F | 24% | 2.2 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | A- | 81°F | 80°F | 29% | 2.3 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | A- | 83°F | 84°F | 47% | 1.7 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| June | A- | 85°F | 86°F | 57% | 1.6 ft | Moderate | Very low |
| July | A- | 86°F | 87°F | 41% | 1.8 ft | Busy | Low |
| August | B+ | 86°F | 88°F | 50% | 1.6 ft | Busy | Moderate |
| September | B+ | 86°F | 88°F | 64% | 1.3 ft | Quiet | High |
| October | A- | 84°F | 85°F | 64% | 2.4 ft | Moderate | Low |
| November | A- | 82°F | 81°F | 46% | 2.4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 80°F | 79°F | 33% | 2.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 43 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Cuba's Cays
Resorts with the best typical March, and their grades for the next few days.
- Meliá Cayo Coco Mar A-SatB+SunB-MonB+TueB+WedB+
- Cayo Coco Beach Resorts Mar A-SatB+SunB-MonB+TueB+WedB+
- Meliá Cayo Guillermo Mar A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Playa Pilar Hotels Mar A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Iberostar Origin Playa Pilar Mar A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Hotel Camino del Mar Mar A-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
- Iberostar Origin Daiquiri Mar A-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueAWedA
- Hotel Blau Colonial Cayo Coco Mar A-SatBSunB-MonB+TueB+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 Cuba's Cays?
- The best time to visit Cuba's Cays is usually March, April and May, when a typical day grades A-, A- and A-. August and September are the weakest (B+ and B+). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Cuba's Cays?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in January and February (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Cuba's Cays?
- Storm risk runs from about July to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Cuba's Cays?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in January and February (about 76°F).