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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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    Rosie Kay - Travel Expert

    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

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    Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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    Carrie Gallagher - Travel Expert

    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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    Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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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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    Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert

    Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

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