Best Time to Visit Havana
November to April
Months to avoid: September to October (hurricane season peak, heavy rain)
Recommended stay: 3-5 days
Plan Havana for November to April. Give it 3-5 days. The window to avoid is September to October (hurricane season peak, heavy rain).
What the season gets you
- Walking Old Havana feels like stepping into a 1950s film set
- Live salsa music in every bar, and Cubans will teach you to dance
- Classic car rides along the Malecón at sunset are pure joy