Cuba
Cuba in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Cuba in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Cuba in December?
- Guantánamo is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (85°F) in December; Topes de Collantes is the coolest at 23°C (73°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Cuba in December?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Topes de Collantes (27°C (81°F)), and 7 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Guantánamo
Coolest
23°
Topes de Collantes
Driest
21 mm
Las Tunas
Warmest sea
27°
Topes de Collantes
Guantánamo is the warm end of Cuba in December (29°C (85°F)); Topes de Collantes the cool end (23°C (73°F)). On average it is about as warm as November. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Havana, Varadero, and Camagüey.
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Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soroa | 25° | 17° | 76 mm | — | 92 |
| Nueva Gerona | 28° | 19° | 25 mm | — | 91 |
| Havana | 27° | 19° | 63 mm | 27° | 90 |
| Varadero | 27° | 20° | 30 mm | 26° | 90 |
| Guanabo | 27° | 19° | 52 mm | — | 90 |
| Santiago de Cuba | 29° | 21° | 39 mm | — | 90 |
| Almendares | 27° | 19° | 61 mm | 27° | 90 |
| Diez de Octubre | 27° | 19° | 60 mm | 27° | 90 |
| Arroyo Naranjo | 27° | 18° | 50 mm | 27° | 90 |
| Mantilla | 27° | 19° | 59 mm | 27° | 90 |
| Topes de Collantes | 23° | 14° | 23 mm | 27° | 88 |
| Camagüey | 28° | 18° | 27 mm | — | 85 |
| Santa Clara | 27° | 18° | 33 mm | — | 85 |
| Holguín | 28° | 20° | 41 mm | — | 83 |
| Las Tunas | 29° | 19° | 21 mm | — | 79 |
| Guantánamo | 29° | 20° | 29 mm | — | 74 |
Festivals in Cuba in December
- Havana Film Festival Film festival in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Cuba in December?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Topes de Collantes to 29° in Guantánamo.
Can you swim in Cuba in December?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Topes de Collantes at about 27°.