Weather · Month by month
Cuba weather in May
Hot and humid with afternoon showers, but cheaper and quieter; hurricane season is under way.
In May Cuba is in its wet season, with typical daytime highs around 30°C (86°F), nights near 22°C (72°F) and a warm sea around 27°C (81°F). Expect moderate rainfall on about 10 days, and a low Atlantic hurricane risk.
- Daytime high
- 30°C / 86°F
- Night-time low
- 22°C / 72°F
- Sea temperature
- 27°C / 81°F
- Warm enough to swim
- Rainfall
- Short afternoon showers
- ~10 rainy days
- Hurricane risk
- Low
- Season
- Wet season
- Crowds & prices
- Moderate
Live conditions right now
The figures above are typical May averages. Here is what the weather is actually doing across Cuba today.
Full forecast, all cities and the live Atlantic hurricane map on the Cuba weather hub.
Best time to visit
Cuba's most reliable weather is the dry season (roughly November–April) — driest and sunniest around January, February, March, April, December. The wet season (May–October) is hotter and cheaper and overlaps the Atlantic hurricane season (1 June–30 November, peak September).
Cuba weather, month by month
Events & highlights
Beyond the forecast, here is some of what happens across Cuba in May:
- May Day (Primero de Mayo) — 1 May — a large parade in Havana's Plaza de la Revolución
- Romerías de Mayo — Holguín, early May — a youth arts-and-culture festival
- Cubadisco — Havana — Cuba's main music fair and awards, held in May
Frequently asked questions
- Is May a good time to visit Cuba?
- Hot and humid with afternoon showers, but cheaper and quieter; hurricane season is under way. In May Cuba is in its wet season, with typical daytime highs around 30°C (86°F), nights near 22°C (72°F) and a warm sea around 27°C (81°F). Expect moderate rainfall on about 10 days, and a low Atlantic hurricane risk.
- How hot is Cuba in May?
- In May, daytime highs typically reach about 30°C (86°F) and nights fall to around 22°C (72°F). The sea sits near 27°C (81°F). These are typical averages — check the live conditions for what it is doing right now.
- Does it rain in Cuba in May?
- May is in Cuba's wet season, with moderate rainfall — roughly 10 days with some rain. Rain usually comes as short, heavy afternoon downpours that clear quickly, with sunny mornings.
- Is May in Cuba's hurricane season?
- Yes. The Atlantic hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November and May's risk is low. Most days are unaffected, but travel with flexible bookings, insurance, and watch the live NHC storm map.
Temperatures, rainfall and sea figures are typical long-run monthly averages for the Havana/north-coast reference and vary by year and region; they are not a forecast. Always check the live conditions and the U.S. National Hurricane Center map above before travelling. 2026-08-01