Cienfuegos Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Cienfuegos, Cuba)



As with the rest of Cuba, Cienfuegos enjoys a hot, subtropical climate year-round. The best weather in Cienfuegos is generally between January and May, when it is least likely to rain and it cools off at night. Humidity goes between around 75 percent to a whacking 95 percent or more, which can be tough-going if you are staying in one of the cheaper, non-aircon 'casas particulares'.

It rains most between May and October, while the powerful hurricane season kicks off in the autumn - officially June to November. The Cuban hurricane season carries right through to around November, although June and November are usually safe months to visit and humidity and rainfall are not too high. If you can avoid it, try not to visit Cienfuegos, or anywhere in Cuba, between July and September, although realise that good deals on hotels and travel can often be had.


Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Broken down from the start of the year, the December to February period in Cienfuegos averages around 30°C / 86°F in the day and drops a fair amount at night, so bringing a sweater is recommended. If there is an unpredictable time for the weather in Cuba, this is it, since it can rain out of the blue for days on end.

March to May offers the most reliable climate, with warm, long sunny days, usually no rain, and the lowest humidity levels. After this time is the hurricane season, which usually starts towards the end of June.

Cienfuegos Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)


Maximum
Minimum

January

25°C / 77°F
16°C / 61°F

February

26°C / 79°F
17°C / 63°F

March

27°C / 81°F
17°C / 63°F

April

29°C / 84°F
19°C / 66°F

May

30°C / 86°F
21°C / 70°F

June

30°C / 86°F
22°C / 72°F

July

30°C / 86°F
22°C / 72°F

August

31°C / 88°F
23°C / 73°F

September

30°C / 86°F
22°C / 72°F

October

28°C / 82°F
21°C / 70°F

November

26°C / 79°F
19°C / 66°F

December

26°C / 79°F
18°C / 64°F