🇨🇺 Havana vs Kingston 🇯🇲

Havana, Cuba vs Kingston, Jamaica — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kingston is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Havana is drier, with roughly 154 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇺 Havana🇯🇲 Kingston
Avg annual high29°C30°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (18°C low)February (21°C low)
Rainy days / year88242
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇨🇺 Havana

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (18°C).

🇯🇲 Kingston

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in February (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Havana or Kingston warmer?

Kingston is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Havana or Kingston?

Kingston is rainier — Havana sees about 154 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Havana vs Kingston?

Havana is best around January, February, December; Kingston is best around January, February, December.

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