Havana · Cuba
May
The rainy season opens: prices fall, tourists thin out, but afternoon downpours become frequent.
Best match
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Havana — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
30°C
Low
23°C
Rain
119mm
Sun
8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How May scores in Havana
Weather
Good
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in May
- ↑Prices drop sharply as the wet season begins — casas particulares and mid-range hotels available at their lowest rates of the year.
- ↑Low tourist volumes mean Havana's streets, bars, and music venues feel far more local; the contrast with January is striking.
- ↑119mm of rain sounds significant, but showers are typically short and sharp — mornings and evenings are often completely clear.
What you sacrifice
- ↓Humidity jumps to 82% and the heat rises to 30°C — the combination makes outdoor activity exhausting without shade and water.
- ↓Afternoon downpours can disrupt classic-car tours, walking itineraries, and outdoor dining.
- ↓No major events; May is one of Havana's quieter cultural months.
How May compares to February (best month)
| Factor | May | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 7 |
| Crowds | 8 | 6 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Havana, not across destinations. Methodology →