What’s the climate like in Santiago de Cuba?
The current climate of Santiago de Cuba features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santiago de Cuba in recent years was 37°C in September 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in December 2017.
On average, Santiago de Cuba receives 662 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Santiago de Cuba runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Cuba? Check out the weather and climate in places like Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, or have a look at other destinations in Cuba.
Best time to visit Santiago de Cuba?
The best time to visit Santiago de Cuba for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santiago de Cuba.
Climate Table of Santiago de Cuba
The climate table of Santiago de Cuba shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 20 | 31 | 18 | 49 | 99 | 47 | 43 | 71 | 85 | 103 | 76 | 20 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 662 mm per year, averaging 55 mm per month
- Driest months: 18 mm in March, 20 mm in January and December
- Wettest months: 103 mm in October, 99 mm in May and 85 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Santiago de Cuba
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santiago de Cuba
This graph shows how much precipitation Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santiago de Cuba
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santiago de Cuba
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santiago de Cuba
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Santiago de Cuba by Month
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