Month guide · Havana · Cuba
Havana in August
What August is really like in Havana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nigel Pacquette, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Hottest month, with frequent storms and rising hurricane risk.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Havana: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:06
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:02
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Early wet season (May–June). Afternoon thunderstorms begin and humidity climbs, but mornings are often clear and crowds are smaller.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Havana, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Vedado
Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón
One of the largest cemeteries in the Americas, laid out in the 1870s as a grid of avenues lined with marble mausoleums, angels and chapels.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Museum · Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
If time is short, choose the Cuban art building; it is the collection you can't see anywhere else.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Architecture · Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso
The neo-baroque theatre on Parque Central, crowned with sculpted angels, is home to the Ballet Nacional de Cuba.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- After dark
- Rainy day
Castle · Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
Castillo de la Real Fuerza
Climb the tower for a view over the harbour and Plaza de Armas.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Havana.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Havana?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Havana in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Havana?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hottest month, with frequent storms and rising hurricane risk.
+How warm is Havana in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Havana in August?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.