Moderate subtropical. The Cuban territory grazes the Tropic of Cancer, and due to its long and narrow configuration, on an east-west axis, it receives the refreshing action of the trade winds and the sea breezes.

During the short winter, it is cooled by masses of cold air from the North; those cold fronts do not last long.

The day and night temperatures differ less in the coastal regions than inland.

The eastern part of the country has a warmer climate than the western part.

Average temperature 24,6º C (76,3º F)

Summer average 25º C (77º F)

Winter average 22º C (71,6º F)

Seasons: There are two, clearly defined: the dry season, from November through April; and the rainy season, from May through October. The average annual precipitation is 1 375 mm.