Weather · Month by month
Cuba weather in September
The riskiest stretch — high hurricane risk and the wettest weather; travel with flexibility and insurance.
In September Cuba is in its wet season, with typical daytime highs around 31°C (88°F), nights near 24°C (75°F) and a warm sea around 29°C (84°F). Expect very high rainfall on about 13 days, and a peak Atlantic hurricane risk.
- Daytime high
- 31°C / 88°F
- Night-time low
- 24°C / 75°F
- Sea temperature
- 29°C / 84°F
- Warm enough to swim
- Rainfall
- Wettest — heavy afternoon rain
- ~13 rainy days
- Hurricane risk
- Peak — statistical maximum
- Season
- Wet season
- Crowds & prices
- Low
Live conditions right now
The figures above are typical September 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 September:
- Quietest month of the year — the peak of hurricane season — the lowest prices and thinnest crowds
- El Cobre pilgrimage (Virgen de la Caridad) — near Santiago de Cuba, 8 September — Cuba's patron-saint day
Frequently asked questions
- Is September a good time to visit Cuba?
- The riskiest stretch — high hurricane risk and the wettest weather; travel with flexibility and insurance. In September Cuba is in its wet season, with typical daytime highs around 31°C (88°F), nights near 24°C (75°F) and a warm sea around 29°C (84°F). Expect very high rainfall on about 13 days, and a peak Atlantic hurricane risk.
- How hot is Cuba in September?
- In September, daytime highs typically reach about 31°C (88°F) and nights fall to around 24°C (75°F). The sea sits near 29°C (84°F). These are typical averages — check the live conditions for what it is doing right now.
- Does it rain in Cuba in September?
- September is in Cuba's wet season, with very high rainfall — roughly 13 days with some rain. Rain usually comes as short, heavy afternoon downpours that clear quickly, with sunny mornings.
- Is September in Cuba's hurricane season?
- Yes. The Atlantic hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November and September's risk is at its statistical peak. 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