Weather in Havana

Weather-wise, the best time to visit Havana is between November and April, once hurricane season is over and when temperatures are pleasantly temperate instead of suffocatingly hot. May through October hosts seasonal rains (typically short, afternoon thunderstorms), when an umbrella will come in handy. The Cuban diaspora return in droves during North American and European holidays (Christmas, New Year's, Easter and summer), when sights will be crowded and demand for rental cars high. Nevertheless, the end of the year is a great time to be in Havana when there are many star-studded festivals and unforgettable concerts.