Month guide · Havana · Cuba
Havana in November
What November is really like in Havana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Havana. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Dry season returns with lower humidity; a good-value month as the high season starts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Havana: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (29°C (84°F)), November is cooler; by December highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:45
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Summer (July–August). Very hot and humid, with Carnaval on the Malecón and beaches crowded with Cuban families.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Anniversary of the city's founding, celebrated at El Templete (16 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Jaimanitas
Fusterlandia
Combine with a drive along Quinta Avenida in Miramar; it is about 25–30 minutes from Old Havana by taxi.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
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Historic site · San Francisco de Paula
Finca Vigía (Hemingway's house)
Ernest Hemingway lived at this hilltop villa south-east of the city for about two decades.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · Vedado
Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón
Walk the main avenue to the central chapel, then wander the side avenues for the most elaborate tombs.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Castle · Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
Castillo de la Real Fuerza
One of the oldest stone forts in the Americas, completed in the 16th century, with a moat and a tower topped by La Giraldilla, a bronze weathervane that became a symbol of Havana.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Havana.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 20°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Havana?
One of the best months to visit Havana, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are December–April. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Havana?
It is one of the best months to visit Havana. Dry season returns with lower humidity; a good-value month as the high season starts.
+How warm is Havana in November?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Havana in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.