Cuba
Cuba in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Cuba in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Cuba in August?
- Las Tunas is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (91°F) in August; Topes de Collantes is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Cuba in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Topes de Collantes (30°C (86°F)), and 7 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
33°
Las Tunas
Coolest
28°
Topes de Collantes
Driest
100 mm
Holguín
Warmest sea
30°
Topes de Collantes
Across Cuba, August highs run from 28°C (82°F) (Topes de Collantes) to 33°C (91°F) (Las Tunas). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Havana, Varadero, and Soroa.
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Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soroa | 31° | 22° | 197 mm | — | 78 |
| Guanabo | 32° | 24° | 136 mm | — | 76 |
| Topes de Collantes | 28° | 19° | 198 mm | 30° | 75 |
| Arroyo Naranjo | 32° | 23° | 145 mm | 30° | 75 |
| Mantilla | 32° | 23° | 145 mm | 30° | 75 |
| Almendares | 32° | 24° | 131 mm | 30° | 74 |
| Havana | 32° | 24° | 122 mm | 30° | 73 |
| Varadero | 32° | 24° | 178 mm | 29° | 73 |
| Diez de Octubre | 32° | 24° | 122 mm | 30° | 73 |
| Nueva Gerona | 32° | 23° | 176 mm | — | 71 |
| Santiago de Cuba | 32° | 24° | 102 mm | — | 68 |
| Camagüey | 32° | 23° | 175 mm | — | 46 |
| Santa Clara | 32° | 22° | 184 mm | — | 46 |
| Holguín | 33° | 24° | 100 mm | — | 43 |
| Guantánamo | 33° | 24° | 112 mm | — | 43 |
| Las Tunas | 33° | 23° | 144 mm | — | 43 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Cuba in August?
Average daytime highs range from 28° in Topes de Collantes to 33° in Las Tunas.
Can you swim in Cuba in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Topes de Collantes at about 30°.