Climate Insights for Baracoa
Climate Overview
The climate in Baracoa is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,252 mm of precipitation falls per year. Baracoa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Baracoa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Baracoa is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 88.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Baracoa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Baracoa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.
Temperature
Baracoa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Baracoa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 90°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Baracoa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,252 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 188 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 387 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 57 mm. That's 330 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Baracoa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 88.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 15.2 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.2 in. That's 13 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Baracoa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Baracoa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Baracoa is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 99 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Baracoa is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.9 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 71°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Baracoa 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Baracoa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.