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Havana

Decide whether to visit or live in Havana, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Thursday, September 10, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Would you visit or live in Havana?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Havana month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Havana are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 26–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and June the wettest (about 138 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.319.7449.5
February28.020.12910.4
March29.020.72411.0
April30.322.13712.1
May31.323.49212.0
June31.524.413811.3
July32.525.18812.2
August32.525.212811.7
September31.324.813310.5
October30.023.910210.1
November28.322.3529.9
December27.320.8409.6

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What is being reported around Havana

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Current local index

People and places shaping Havana

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Research updated Thursday, August 27, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Havana

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Siege of Havana (1762)

    British forces captured Havana during the Seven Years' War; the city was returned to Spain in 1763.

  2. Havana EF4 tornado (2019)

    A rare EF4 tornado struck the eastern side of the city on 27 January 2019, killing eight and injuring over 190.

  3. Hurricane Ian proximity (2022)

    The most recent tropical cyclone of hurricane strength to pass near Havana was Hurricane Ian in 2022.

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Havana has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar

    Spanish conquistador who founded the original settlement that became Havana in 1514‑1519.

  • Pánfilo de Narváez

    Spanish explorer who gave Havana its name, San Cristóbal de la Habana.

  • Jacques de Sores

    French corsair who burned Havana in 1555, prompting early fortifications.

  • Christopher Columbus

    His remains were temporarily housed in Havana from 1796 until 1898.

Local business and employers

  • University of Havana

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Havana. University located in the Vedado district of Havana, Cuba.

  • Cubana de Aviación

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Havana. Cuban airline.

  • Central Bank of Cuba

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Havana. Monetary Authority of Cuba.

  • Aerogaviota

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Havana. Cuban airline.

  • Prensa Latina

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Havana. Official state news agency of Cuba.

Newspapers and local media

  • Juventud Rebelde

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Havana. Daily newspaper.

  • Granma

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Havana. Daily newspaper.

  • Cubavisión

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Havana. Cuban national television network.

  • Radio Rebelde

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Havana. Cuban national radio station.

  • Havaner lebn

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Havana. Newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Havana, in brief

Havana is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Havana took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Havana

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Havana

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Havana

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Havana

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Havana

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08 · Questions

Questions about Havana

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Havana

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Havana located and what are its coordinates?

Havana is situated in Cuba at geographic coordinates 23.1330, -82.3830 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Havana?

Havana has a recorded population of approximately 2,163,824 and observes the America/Havana time zone (CUP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Havana?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Havana include es-CU, pap, and the circulating currency is CUP.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Havana?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Havana, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.