Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Varadero
Cuba · Caribbean
Hot days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Rainy spells
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, but usually comes in brief, on-and-off spells. About 14 wet days this month.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
91%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 79°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
57%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
81°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain11%
Cloud38%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday85°F
Feels 87°F
Rain20%
Cloud45%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 86°F
Rain34%
Cloud52%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain24%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 67 | 1.1 | 6 | 9.7 | 76 | 76 |
| Feb | 80 | 68 | 0.9 | 4 | 10.4 | 74 | 76 |
| Mar | 82 | 69 | 1.0 | 4 | 10.9 | 71 | 77 |
| Apr | 84 | 72 | 1.3 | 6 | 12.0 | 71 | 79 |
| May | 86 | 75 | 4.1 | 14 | 11.9 | 76 | 81 |
| Jun | 87 | 77 | 5.8 | 19 | 11.3 | 80 | 84 |
| Jul | 88 | 78 | 3.9 | 18 | 12.3 | 80 | 85 |
| Aug | 88 | 78 | 5.0 | 21 | 11.9 | 80 | 86 |
| Sep | 87 | 77 | 5.6 | 22 | 10.6 | 82 | 86 |
| Oct | 84 | 76 | 4.4 | 17 | 10.0 | 80 | 84 |
| Nov | 81 | 72 | 1.8 | 9 | 9.6 | 78 | 81 |
| Dec | 79 | 70 | 1.0 | 6 | 9.7 | 77 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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