Climate normals · 1970–2000
Santiago de Cuba Climate
Santiago de Cuba is a city in Cuba (15) with a population of about 555,865. Its average annual temperature is 26.1°C (79°F), with roughly 1177 mm of rain per year.
26.1°C
Avg Temp
1177
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Santiago de Cuba Climate
Santiago de Cuba has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and receives about 1177 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.1°C
Avg Temp
1177
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 40 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 42 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 56 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 88 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 189 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 124 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 93 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 102 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 142 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 176 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 89 mm |
| December | 25° / 76° | 36 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Santiago de Cuba
The most comfortable months to visit Santiago de Cuba are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 19°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Santiago de Cuba are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C and about 1177 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Santiago de Cuba average about 32°C (90°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.