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Havana, Havana, Cuba

Havana in May

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Havana are January, February, March and November. In May, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
28°C
Rainfall
35 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Havana is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 28°C with about 35mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Havana in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Centro Habana
Centro Habana is one of the 15 municipalities in the city of Havana, Cuba. A chinatown, Barrio Chino, is also located here. It is a smaller municipality of Havana, and it has the h
University of Havana
The University of Havana is a public university located in the Vedado district of Havana, the capital of Cuba. Founded on 5 January 1728, it the university is the oldest in Cuba, a
Castillo del Príncipe (Havana)
The Castillo del Príncipe is a military fort located in the Loma de Aróstegui, in Havana, Cuba. In 1982, the fort was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with other
Napoleon Museum (Havana)
The Napoleon Museum in Havana, Cuba houses one of the most important collections from the 18th and 19th centuries preserved in the Western hemisphere. The museum is on San Miguel S
Cuban pine forests
The Cuban pine forests are a tropical coniferous forest ecoregion on the Caribbean islands of Cuba and Isla de la Juventud. They cover an area of 6,400 km2 (2,500 sq mi), occurring
Local food tour of Havana
Taste the signature dishes of Havana.

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Havana in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Havana?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Havana's best months are generally January, February, March and November.

What is the weather like in Havana in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 28°C. Rainfall averages about 35mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Havana in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Havana in May?+

Popular things to do include Centro Habana, University of Havana, Castillo del Príncipe (Havana) and Napoleon Museum (Havana). There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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