Western Cuba, Cuba: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Western Cuba, Cuba? If you're planning to go to Western Cuba, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Western Cuba, Cuba

Based on the climate and weather in Western Cuba, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Western Cuba, Cuba

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Western Cuba, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

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  • Travel insurance

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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  • A vaccine card protector

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Western Cuba, Cuba by month

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January

If you go to Western Cuba in January, you will notice that it is warm and extremely hazy. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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February

If you go to Western Cuba in February, you will notice that it is warm and extremely hazy. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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March

March for Western Cuba is a perfect temperature and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

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April

If you vacation in Western Cuba during April, you are likely to notice that it is hot and extremely hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

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May

If you are traveling to Western Cuba in May, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and extremely hazy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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June

If you vacation in Western Cuba during June, you may find that it is consistently hot, somewhat rainy, very stormy and extremely hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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July

July in Western Cuba is constantly hot, very stormy and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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August

August is really hot, very stormy and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

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September

September here is really hot, somewhat rainy, very stormy and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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October

If you vacation in Western Cuba during October, you may find that it is hot, somewhat rainy and extremely hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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November

If you vacation in Western Cuba during November, you may notice that it is hot and extremely hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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December

December in Western Cuba is warm and extremely hazy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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