Deciding when to travel to Cuba is certainly part of
planning your Cuba vacation, but you will be happy to
know that the country is pretty much ideal year round.
There is a high-season in Cuba in terms of tourism, but
that doesn’t mean you have to adhere to that “guideline”.
Temperatures vary slightly in
Cuba from season to season, so packing is essentially
the same regardless of when you take your trip to Cuba.
Cuba tourism is growing, that is for sure, and even the
United States is seeing more and more of its people wanting
to experience all that a Cuba vacation can offer. Scuba
diving, Salsa dancing, beach strolling and sun-soaking
adventures can be enjoyed at any time of the year in Cuba,
though there are some things you might take a second to
consider before booking your Cuba
vacation package.
The seasonal changes in Cuba generally coincide with
those found in southern Florida,
which means you can generally expect warm temperatures
year round. Cuba tourism definitely sees its high season
from December to April, which has a lot to do with weather.
Northerners seeking Cuba’s warm and sunny beaches
are keen on escaping their cold settings for at least
a few days, and with plenty of Cuba vacation packages
floating around, it’s not hard to do so. Cuba
beach destinations like Varadero
and Holguin, see their resorts
raising their rates during the high season, so if you
are looking for discount Cuba trips, you might plan to
visit during the off season. May through October, is Cuba’s
rainy season, but between November and April, sunny skies
are the norm, and the temperatures can be quite pleasant.
You will want to bring a jacket, though, as cold fronts
from the north can be known to bring somewhat brisk conditions,
especially at night.
During the rainy season, it tends to get a little warmer
on average, and July and August are certainly the hottest
months. If you are the Cuba travel guide for your group,
you will want to plan your trip to Cuba outside of the
high season should you want to avoid the crowds. You will
also save money, not only on accommodations, but also
on things like rental cars
and tours. Maybe instead
of just taking a cultural tour of Havana,
you can have money left over to add a deep sea fishing
trip, or enjoy a few more hours of shopping. There can
long periods of rain during the rainy season, so if you
are the designated Cuba travel guide, you might take that
into account. Cuba’s hurricane season might affect
your decision about when to travel to Cuba, and it lasts
roughly from late summer through fall. That doesn’t
mean hurricanes are guaranteed, but it should be noted.
Checking the weather forecast just before you leave on
your trip to Cuba can often reveal any imminent weather
dangers that might at least affect the better part of
the coming week. Weather being somewhat of a minor concern,
you might plan your Cuba vacation around things like certain
Cuba events or festivals.
Carnival in Cuba can be particularly lively, especially
in Havana. It takes place in August, and parade after
parade hits the famed Malecon
in Havana, with much fanfare, to say the least. Cuban
rum and beer meet fireworks and festivities, and it is
truly an occasion to consider if you like to have a really,
really good time. Any Cuba travel guide looking to experience
a savory slice of Cuban music will want to figure a February
stop in Havana for their group’s Cuba vacation.
This is when the Cuban Jazz Festival is in motion, with
venues around the city hosting live performances that
are the real deal. Other Cuban cities, like Trinidad
and Santiago de Cuba,
have their own calendars of events, so whenever you choose
to travel to Cuba, it’s always worth it to research
a bit. Interestingly enough, Cuban baseball is quite popular
on the island, and the talent level is certainly high,
with more and more Cuban players heading to America to
play in the Big League’s. Perhaps your Cuba vacation
will see you heading to Cuba in the spring if you love
baseball, as this is when the Cuban post season is under
way. As far as major holidays go in Cuba, they are pretty
slim, though the Day of the National Rebellion, and other
socialist holidays can be of interest to those who are
intrigued with Cuba’s political situation.
