When to go to Cienfuegos, Santa Clara and Bay of Pigs

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December - May

With sunny, mostly dry weather and less humidity, this is the high season in Cienfuegos. Conditions are ideal for walking, so take a tour through the city’s cobbled streets and European boulevards to discover its fascinating history.

28°C Average max daytime temperature

18°C Average min nighttime temperature

6 days per season rainfall

Moderate humidity

Cienfuegos

June - November

This is the wet season, with steamy humidity and the heaviest rains arriving in late July. Between August and November, hurricanes and storms are possible. Weather aside, numerous local celebrations mean this is still a good time to visit. The Fiesta de los Amigos del Mar in Cienfuegos in July involves fabulous water sports demonstrations and sailing regatta, while the Cienfuegos Carnival in Aug ignites the streets with swaying rhythms, lively parades and traditional dance. The city even has a festival in September dedicated entirely to the internationally respected singer Benny Moré, the most famous musician to come out of Cienfuegos.

31°C Average max daytime temperature

21°C Average min nighttime temperature

12 days per season rainfall

High humidity

Bay of Pigs

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