Best time to visit Holguín
The best time to visit Holguín is usually January, March and May, when a typical day grades C, C+ and C+. September and October are the weakest (D+ and D+). Seaweed is usually lightest in April and May and heaviest in September and October. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Holguín month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Seaweed | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | C | 81°F | 80°F | 36% | Very high | Very busy | Very low |
| February | C | 80°F | 78°F | 35% | Very high | Very busy | Very low |
| March | C+ | 82°F | 79°F | 37% | Very high | Very busy | Very low |
| April | C | 83°F | 80°F | 46% | Very high | Busy | Very low |
| May | C+ | 86°F | 81°F | 56% | Very high | Moderate | Very low |
| June | C- | 88°F | 82°F | 53% | Very high | Moderate | Very low |
| July | C- | 89°F | 82°F | 44% | Very high | Busy | Very low |
| August | C- | 89°F | 84°F | 41% | Very high | Busy | Moderate |
| September | D+ | 90°F | 86°F | 55% | Very high | Moderate | High |
| October | D+ | 86°F | 85°F | 72% | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| November | C- | 83°F | 83°F | 63% | Very high | Moderate | Very low |
| December | C- | 81°F | 81°F | 46% | Very high | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 18 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Holguín
Resorts with the best typical January, and their grades for the next few days.
- Villa Cayo Saetía Jan A-SatBSunB-MonB-TueBWedB+
- Blau Costa Verde Beach Resort Jan BSatDSunC-MonC-TueCWedC
- Villa Armando Mestre Jan BSatCSunC-MonD+TueCWedC
- Hotel Playa Costa Verde Jan B-SatD-SunD+MonD+TueC-WedD+
- Hotel Playa Pesquero Jan C+SatD-SunD+MonDTueD+WedD+
- MGM Gran Muthu Ensenada Hotel Jan C+SatFSunFMonD-TueDWedD
- Gran Muthu Almirante Beach Hotel Jan C+SatD-SunD+MonD-TueC-WedC-
- Hotel Paradisus Rio de Oro Jan C+SatFSunDMonDTueD+WedD
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 Holguín?
- The best time to visit Holguín is usually January, March and May, when a typical day grades C, C+ and C+. September and October are the weakest (D+ and D+). Seaweed is usually lightest in April and May and heaviest in September and October. The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is sargassum season in Holguín?
- In a typical year seaweed is heaviest in June, September and October and lightest in April and May. The Atlantic sargassum belt varies a lot from year to year; Veabird's weekly sargassum report tracks the current season.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Holguín?
- 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 Holguín?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Holguín?
- The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 78°F).