Climate Insights for Gibara

Municipio de Gibara, Provincia de Holguín, Cuba

Hottest
September
29°C peak
Coldest
February
24°C low
Wettest
October
129mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gibara is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 745mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 129mm of rainfall. Gibara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Feb Max: 25° Average: 25° Min: 24° Mar Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Apr Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° May Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Jun Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Aug Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 28° Sep Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Oct Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Nov Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Gibara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 49mm Feb Precipitation: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 31mm May Precipitation: 94mm Jun Precipitation: 35mm Jul Precipitation: 26mm Aug Precipitation: 51mm Sep Precipitation: 78mm Oct Precipitation: 129mm Nov Precipitation: 124mm Dec Precipitation: 59mm
Precipitation

Gibara is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 745mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 129mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 26mm. That's 103mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 30km/h Feb Wind Speed: 31km/h Mar Wind Speed: 30km/h Apr Wind Speed: 28km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 29km/h Aug Wind Speed: 28km/h Sep Wind Speed: 24km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 28km/h Dec Wind Speed: 30km/h
Wind Speed

Gibara is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 30km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gibara, which began on March 20, 2026. Gibara is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 24°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 164mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 112mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 332mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 137mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 25°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 28°
Jul 28°
Aug 28°
Sep 28°
Oct 28°
Nov 27°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Gibara is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gibara based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C
26 °C
30 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
25 °C
31 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
26 °C
30 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
26 °C
28 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
29 °C
29 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
Aug
28 °C
29 °C
28 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
29 °C
24 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Oct
27 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
27 °C
28 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
26 °C
30 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
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