🇨🇺 Havana vs Montego Bay 🇯🇲

Havana, Cuba vs Montego Bay, Jamaica — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Havana is drier, with roughly 224 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇺 Havana🇯🇲 Montego Bay
Avg annual high29°C29°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (18°C low)February (21°C low)
Rainy days / year88312
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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).

🇯🇲 Montego Bay

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in February (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Havana or Montego Bay warmer?

Havana and Montego Bay have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Havana or Montego Bay?

Montego Bay is rainier — Havana sees about 224 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Havana vs Montego Bay?

Havana is best around January, February, December; Montego Bay is best around January, February, December.

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