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Varadero in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Varadero in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 32 °C, and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
64/100 · #7
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#7
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: none
Varadero · MayPhoto: Hana Gaon · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 32 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 68 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 31 | 23 | 6 | 38 | 8.1 | 65 | 4.0 | 26 | 78 |
| May (selected) | 32 | 24 | 12 | 81 | 8.1 | 68 | 3.7 | 27 | 64 |
| June | 32 | 26 | 17 | 131 | 7.7 | 73 | 3.2 | 28 | 53 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (64/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +14 | -0.7 °C | -1.6 °C | -5.8 | -43.7 mm | ±0 h | -2.4 % | +0.3 m/s | -0.9 °C |
| June | -11 | ±0 °C | +1.3 °C | +5.6 | +49.2 mm | -0.4 h | +5.2 % | -0.5 m/s | +1.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Varadero in May?
The average daily high is around 32 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Varadero in May?
The sea is about 27 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Varadero in May?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 81 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Varadero?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Varadero. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. May is not among them.