Baracoa weather by month & the best time to visit
Cuba · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Baracoa is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 91/100), with January and March close behind. Baracoa averages about 2,719 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F and roughly 23 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Baracoa?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Baracoa is February, then January and March. The dullest month is October (69/100, 142 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Baracoa?
Baracoa gets a lot of sun: around 2,719 hours a year. February (91/100) is noticeably better than October (69). It ranks #11 of 12 destinations in Cuba for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,825 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around October, carries about 40% of the annual 782 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89 | 27° / 81°F | 24° / 75°F | 35 mm | 7 | 27° / 81°F |
| February | 91 | 27° / 81°F | 24° / 75°F | 23 mm | 8 | 26° / 79°F |
| March | 89 | 27° / 81°F | 24° / 75°F | 32 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| April | 87 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 41 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| May | 77 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 97 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| June | 81 | 29° / 84°F | 27° / 81°F | 77 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| July | 86 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 51 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| August | 82 | 30° / 86°F | 28° / 82°F | 69 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| September | 78 | 30° / 86°F | 28° / 82°F | 93 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 27° / 81°F | 142 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| November | 80 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 81 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| December | 87 | 27° / 81°F | 25° / 77°F | 41 mm | 6 | 27° / 81°F |
Sea temperature in Baracoa by month
The sea off Baracoa is warmest in September at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in February at 26°C / 79°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Baracoa: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Baracoa?
Baracoa is a beach resort in Cuba with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Baracoa get a year?
Baracoa gets about 2,719 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Baracoa?
The sunniest time to visit Baracoa is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 91/100 (with January and March close behind). Expect daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F.
What is the least sunny month in Baracoa?
October is the least sunny month in Baracoa, scoring 69/100 with about 142 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Baracoa?
The sea in Baracoa ranges from about 26°C (February) to 30°C (September). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Baracoa?
The typical midday UV index in Baracoa peaks around 11 (extreme) in August, easing to about 6 (high) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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