🇨🇺 Havana vs San Juan 🇵🇷

Havana, Cuba vs San Juan, Puerto Rico — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Juan is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Havana is drier, with roughly 65 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇺 Havana🇵🇷 San Juan
Avg annual high29°C30°C
Hottest monthJuly (32°C)August (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (18°C low)January (21°C low)
Rainy days / year88153
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇨🇺 Havana

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

🇵🇷 San Juan

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Havana or San Juan warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Havana or San Juan?

San Juan is rainier — Havana sees about 65 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Havana vs San Juan?

Havana is best around January, February, December; San Juan is best around January, February, March.

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