Weather · Month by month
Cuba weather in October
The riskiest stretch — high hurricane risk and the wettest weather; travel with flexibility and insurance.
In October Cuba is in its wet season, with typical daytime highs around 30°C (86°F), nights near 23°C (73°F) and a warm sea around 28°C (82°F). Expect very high rainfall on about 12 days, and a high Atlantic hurricane risk.
- Daytime high
- 30°C / 86°F
- Night-time low
- 23°C / 73°F
- Sea temperature
- 28°C / 82°F
- Warm enough to swim
- Rainfall
- Wettest — heavy afternoon rain
- ~12 rainy days
- Hurricane risk
- High
- Season
- Wet season
- Crowds & prices
- Low
Live conditions right now
The figures above are typical October 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 October:
- Festival de La Habana de Música Contemporánea — Havana — contemporary classical music, October into November
- Shoulder season begins — the rains ease toward month's end — good value before high season
Frequently asked questions
- Is October a good time to visit Cuba?
- The riskiest stretch — high hurricane risk and the wettest weather; travel with flexibility and insurance. In October Cuba is in its wet season, with typical daytime highs around 30°C (86°F), nights near 23°C (73°F) and a warm sea around 28°C (82°F). Expect very high rainfall on about 12 days, and a high Atlantic hurricane risk.
- How hot is Cuba in October?
- In October, daytime highs typically reach about 30°C (86°F) and nights fall to around 23°C (73°F). The sea sits near 28°C (82°F). These are typical averages — check the live conditions for what it is doing right now.
- Does it rain in Cuba in October?
- October is in Cuba's wet season, with very high rainfall — roughly 12 days with some rain. Rain usually comes as short, heavy afternoon downpours that clear quickly, with sunny mornings.
- Is October in Cuba's hurricane season?
- Yes. The Atlantic hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November and October's risk is high. 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