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Challenging 38 / 100
14%
86%
Acceptable 14% Challenging 86%
Best spot: Guantánamo Province — 51
Typical conditions: 36
Cities: 57 Regions: 16 Updated: 11 Oct, 06:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 57 cities in Cuba by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 16 regions of Cuba by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Cuba by VanSky Regions of Cuba

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Contramaestre
Santiago de Cuba Province
48
Arroyo Naranjo
Havana Province
37
Boyeros
Havana Province
37
Fontanar
Havana Province
37
San José de las Lajas
Mayabeque Province
36
Guantánamo
Guantánamo Province
36
San Cristobal
Artemisa Province
35
Vedado del Cotorro
Havana Province
35
Placetas
Villa Clara Province
34
Holguín
Holguín Province
34
Sancti Spíritus
Sancti Spíritus Province
33
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba Province
33
Las Tunas
Las Tunas Province
33
Artemisa
Artemisa Province
32
Palma Soriano
Santiago de Cuba Province
32

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Contramaestre 48
  2. 2 Placetas 34
  3. 3 San Cristobal 35
  4. 4 San José de las Lajas 36
  5. 5 Vedado del Cotorro 35

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Morón 24
  2. 2 Nueva Gerona 28
  3. 3 Ciego de Ávila 24
  4. 4 Nuevitas 25
  5. 5 Moa 32

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Cuba for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Cuba?
Weather data for all cities in Cuba is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

CU Cuba — fuel prices

Updated: 03.10.2026

RON 83

$0.95 /L

CUP114.00 · €0.85/L

8 of 18

cheaper than 61% of countries

Regular B-90

$1.10 /L

CUP132.00 · €0.98/L

32 of 170

cheaper than 82% of countries

RON 94

$1.30 /L

CUP156.00 · €1.16/L

21 of 104

cheaper than 81% of countries

RON 100

$1.65 /L

CUP198.00 · €1.47/L

15 of 28

cheaper than 50% of countries

Diesel

$1.10 /L

CUP132.00 · €0.98/L

29 of 170

cheaper than 84% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.25 /L

CUP150.00 · €1.12/L

4 of 44

cheaper than 93% of countries

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