Weather and Climate

Jiabcoa has a moderate subtropical climate divided into two seasons: the DRY SEASON from November to April (which is also the busiest tourist season) and the WET SEASON from May to October.

The best time to travel to Jibacoa is between November and April; however diving and snorkeling enthusiasts would also appreciate the period from April to July because the sea is generally calmer and water temperature higher.

Cuba is located on the southwestern periphery of the North Atlantic high atmospheric pressure zone. Average annual temperatures do not fluctuate as much as rainfall does, making Jibacoa a warm place to visit any time of year; see below a table of monthly averages. During the wet season (May to October) precipitations occur most often in the form of tropical showers (short and strong), and most often in the late afternoon or during the night.

Because Jibacoa is located on the northern coast of Cuba there's a greater risk of an occasional cold front (frente frio) between December and February when temperatures can sometimes dip to 15-18 C (low the 60s) during the night, so the evenings may be a bit chilly, but these cold fronts never last very long, usually less than 2 days.

Hottest months are between June and September but trade winds and marine breezes help to keep things tolerable when the heat and humidity rise. Cubans usually take their holidays in July and August, so beaches may be a little more “crowded” at this time of year.

September-October is the peak of the hurricane season, and consequently the cheapest time to travel. A serious hurricane does not come every year, but when it does it can cause severe damages, flooding, and ordered evacuations.

Maximum Day Time Temperature (°C/°F)

Minimum Night Time Temperature (°C/°F)

Monthly Rainfall (mm/in)

Sea Temperature (°C/°F)

NOTE: You should never take too seriously the weather forecast for tropical destinations, such as the Caribbean, because the climate is unstable therefore very hard to predict, especially during the wet season (May to October) when rain is forecasted almost daily. It may indeed rain a little each day, but most often as a short tropical downpour (usually in late afternoon or at night), it rarely rains for several hours straight.

Lily & Normand
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