Climate Insights for Baracoa

The climate in Baracoa is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1545mm 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: September, August, July. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Baracoa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Baracoa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1545mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 217mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 76mm. That's 141mm 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.

Baracoa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Baracoa, which began on June 21, 2026. Baracoa 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 January near 23°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Baracoa is during February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 23°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 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.