Month guide · Havana · Cuba
Havana in July
What July is really like in Havana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Brian Snelson, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Very hot and humid; Cuban summer holidays make beaches busy with locals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 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 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:18
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, July 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 July
- Carnaval de La Habana along the Malecón (usually July or August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Castle · La Habana del Este
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña
Arrive by about 8:30pm to find a good spot along the wall for the cannon ceremony.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- After dark
- Kids
- Views
Architecture · Vedado
Hotel Nacional de Cuba
The 1930 Art Deco and neo-colonial hotel on a bluff above the Malecón has hosted film stars and politicians.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Couples
- Views
- Architecture
Street · Centro Habana
Callejón de Hamel
Go on a Sunday around midday for the rumba, and keep an eye on your belongings in the crowd.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Jaimanitas
Fusterlandia
Artist José Fuster has covered his home and dozens of neighbouring houses in the fishing district of Jaimanitas with colourful ceramic mosaics, in a style inspired by Gaudí and Picasso.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Havana.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Havana?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Havana in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Havana?
It is a shoulder-season month. Very hot and humid; Cuban summer holidays make beaches busy with locals.
+How warm is Havana in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Havana in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.