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December - May

The sunny days and blue skies of Cuba’s dry season make this the best time to visit. Temperatures are hot but not too humid, and there is less chance of rainfall. Try outdoor activities such as hiking in the Sierra Maestra mountains, horse riding in Las Terrazas or snorkelling among sea turtles in the warm, limpid waters of the cayes. To visit during these months it’s important to plan far in advance, as hotels will be busy. Important events to lookout for include Havana’s International Jazz Festival in December, and the Semana Santa Easter processions in Trinidad.

27°C Average max daytime temperature

19°C Average min nighttime temperature

6 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

Snorkelling

June - November

This is the wet season in Cuba, though the heaviest rains do not set in until late July. Temperatures rise and humidity levels increase, with frequent rainfall and the risk of hurricanes from Aug - Nov. While the unpredictable weather conditions are not ideal for many outdoor activities, this can still be an atmospheric time to visit. Carnival in July (sometimes Aug) is celebrated across many of Cuba’s cities and towns, with traditional drumming rhythms, flamboyant costumes and buzzing parades. The largest and most traditional of these Carnival celebrations is found in Santiago de Cuba.

31°C Average max daytime temperature

23°C Average min nighttime temperature

12 days per season rainfall

Moderate humidity

Havana

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    Alex Walker - Travel Expert

    A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

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    Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.

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    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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    Charlotte Daubeney - Travel Expert

    Charlotte's fascination with Latin America began with a family holiday to Belize. She went on to study Spanish in school and at university before spending a year living in Santiago, Chile.

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    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

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    Ben Line - Travel Expert

    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

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