Cuba's Cays in September
September is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Cuba's Cays: a typical day grades B+, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 88°F and about a 64% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically quiet (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with high storm risk.
Cuba's Cays month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-78°F
- FebA-78°F
- MarA-80°F
- AprA-81°F
- MayA-83°F
- JunA-85°F
- JulA-86°F
- AugB+86°F
- SepB+86°F
- OctA-84°F
- NovA-82°F
- DecA-80°F
August: B+ · September: B+ · October: A-. The best months are usually March, April and May, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in Cuba's Cays in September
Resorts with the best typical September, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Sep | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Meliá Cayo Santa María | B+ | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Cayo Santa María Beach Resorts | B+ | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Gran Muthu Cayo Santa María | B+ | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Valentín Perla Blanca | B+ | SatA-SunA-MonB+TueB+WedA |
| Meliá Las Dunas | B+ | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Iberostar Selection Ensenachos | B+ | SatBSunA-MonB+TueA-WedA- |
| Iberostar Coral Ensenachos | B+ | SatBSunA-MonB+TueA-WedA- |
| Sol Cayo Santa María | B+ | SatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Better beach options in September
Further afield: Maui (A), Oʻahu (A) and Kauaʻi (A). Every destination in September.
Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Cuba's Cays?
- September is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Cuba's Cays: a typical day grades B+, the 12th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 88°F and about a 64% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically quiet (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with high storm risk.
- How warm is Cuba's Cays in September?
- Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 88°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is September hurricane season in Cuba's Cays?
- September falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is high. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is Cuba's Cays in September?
- Typically quiet, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Cuba's Cays: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Caribbean Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 43 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.