Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Cuba with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cuba in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Cuba with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cuba will be around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Cuba is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 42% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Cuba. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cuba in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
97 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Cuba?
May is a great month to be in Cuba for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Cuba runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Cuba in May
With 36°C, Cuba hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 25°C.
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The climate of Cuba is based on weather data from Varadero. Other spots, like Havana, Trinidad or Viñales, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Cuba for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Cuba
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Cuba, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Cuba
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Cuba, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Cuba.
Daily UV Index in May in Cuba
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Cuba, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Cuba Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Cuba, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Cuba Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Cuba, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Cuba
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cuba. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Cuba by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cuba. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
