Climate Insights for Gibara

Municipio de Gibara, Provincia de Holguín, Cuba

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
23°C low
Wettest
September
139mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gibara is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 929mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 139mm of rainfall. Gibara is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Feb Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 23° Mar Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 23° Apr Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° May Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jun Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26° Jul Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Aug Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Sep Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Oct Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Dec Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min

Gibara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 63mm Feb Precipitation: 30mm Mar Precipitation: 47mm Apr Precipitation: 52mm May Precipitation: 139mm Jun Precipitation: 49mm Jul Precipitation: 50mm Aug Precipitation: 69mm Sep Precipitation: 139mm Oct Precipitation: 130mm Nov Precipitation: 112mm Dec Precipitation: 51mm
Precipitation

Gibara is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 929mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 139mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 30mm. That's 109mm less than September, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Gibara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.

Seasons

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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Gibara, which began on June 21, 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 August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 237mm for the season, averaging 79mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 168mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 381mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 144mm over the season and a monthly average of 48mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 24°
Feb 25°
Mar 25°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 28°
Jul 28°
Aug 28°
Sep 28°
Oct 27°
Nov 26°
Dec 25°

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 46mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°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
23 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
30 °C
5 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
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