Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Cuba in May
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 159mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
159mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
69
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 159mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cuba with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May159mm average rain
May is wetter than Cuba's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.5 hours average sun
May sits close to Cuba's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to April and July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Cuba's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May69 weather score
May scores below Cuba's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.