Havana — time and weather
Havana is a city in Cuba, in the America/Havana time zone. This page shows the current local time in Havana and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Havana
Local time in Havana is based on the America/Havana time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Cuba is the largest Caribbean island, known for colonial cities, vintage cars, beaches and live music. The dry season from November to April is the best time to visit.
More about the country: Cuba →What to see in Havana
Sights and historical places
- Old Havana (Habana Vieja) — a UNESCO-listed historic centre.
- El Capitolio — a grand building inspired by Washington's Capitol.
- Morro Castle guarding the entrance to Havana Bay.
- The Malecón seafront promenade, a favourite local hangout.
Museums
- The Museum of the Revolution in the former presidential palace.
- The National Museum of Fine Arts with Cuban and international art.
- The Havana Rum Museum (Museo del Ron).
Where to spend time
- Take a ride through the city in a classic vintage car.
- Catch live salsa at a bar in Old Havana.
- Stroll along the Malecón at sunset.
Local cuisine
Havana's paladares (private restaurants) serve ropa vieja, seafood and the mojito and daiquiri cocktails made famous here by Hemingway.
Climate in Havana: month by month
The warmest month in Havana is July, with average daytime highs of 33.1 °C; the coolest is January, around 26.7 °C by day and 19.6 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in June (~155 mm) and is lowest in April (~26 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 20 | 32 | 9 |
| February | 28 | 20 | 30 | 7 |
| March | 30 | 21 | 31 | 9 |
| April | 30 | 22 | 26 | 8 |
| May | 32 | 24 | 53 | 14 |
| June | 32 | 24 | 155 | 22 |
| July | 33 | 25 | 87 | 19 |
| August | 33 | 25 | 149 | 20 |
| September | 32 | 25 | 146 | 22 |
| October | 30 | 24 | 87 | 16 |
| November | 29 | 22 | 61 | 10 |
| December | 27 | 21 | 50 | 8 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Havana are January, December: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Havana: Sunrise 07:07 · Sunset 19:59 · Day length 12:51
Time difference from Havana right now:
| New York | same time |
| London | −5 h |
| Dubai | −8 h |
| Tokyo | −13 h |
| Paris | −6 h |
| Sydney | −14 h |