Cuba in December

November through April gives you perfect weather – dry, breezy, and 75-85°F. This is peak season, so casa particular prices jump and popular spots get crowded. May and October work as shoulder seasons. You'll deal with occasional rain but get better prices and fewer tourists. Havana feels more authentic when it's not packed with cruise ship passengers. June through September brings heat, humidity, and hurricane risk. But if you can handle 90°F days and sudden downpours, you'll have beaches to yourself and locals are more relaxed. Avoid late August through early October – hurricane season peaks and many casas close temporarily.