What’s the climate like in Matanzas?
The current climate in Matanzas features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Matanzas in recent years was 41°C in September 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in January 2022.
On average, Matanzas receives 957 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Matanzas runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Cuba? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Havana, Varadero, Trinidad, or explore other destinations in Cuba.
Best time to visit Matanzas?
The best time to visit Matanzas for sunny weather is January through April, July and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Matanzas. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Matanzas
The climate table of Matanzas shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 41 | 21 | 23 | 42 | 135 | 153 | 100 | 121 | 139 | 103 | 45 | 34 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in January
- Precipitation: 957 mm per year, averaging 80 mm per month
- Driest months: 21 mm in February, 23 mm in March and 34 mm in December
- Wettest months: 153 mm in June, 139 mm in September and 135 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Matanzas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Matanzas, Cuba. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Matanzas
This graph shows how much rainfall Matanzas, Cuba, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Matanzas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Matanzas, Cuba. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Matanzas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Matanzas, Cuba. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Matanzas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Matanzas, Cuba, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Matanzas by Month
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