Holguín Province, Cuba
Bocas
Bocas is a village in Holguín Province, Cuba. It has a population of about 2,699 (2012). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population2,699
Local time15:47
21.07° N, 76.27° WElevation 38 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month187mm
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bocas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:04 · 18:3611 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:15Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month21°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
187 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
49 mm of rain
Weather in Bocas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 7 km/h · humidity 93%
Today22 Oct31°24°4.9 mm
Fri23 Oct29°23°12.2 mm
Sat24 Oct29°22°14.7 mm
Sun25 Oct27°22°2.7 mm
Mon26 Oct30°22°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct30°21°
Wed28 Oct30°22°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°23°3 mm
Fri30 Oct28°24°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct32°23°2.5 mm
When to go to Bocas
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 76 | 75 | 68 | 58 | 49 | 40 | 41 | 39 | 40 | 47 | 56 | 61 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 49 | 52 | 60 | 67 | 166 | 144 | 82 | 104 | 144 | 187 | 106 | 55 |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 14 |
What's on in Bocas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bocas
Outdoors around Bocas
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Campamento Sinaí IASDCamp sites
5.1 kmCHINO YabazonMountain huts
8.7 kmNature around Bocas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bocas
Earthquakes around Bocas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record12within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Guamá Abajo 22 km ↙2024 · 137 km
5.9Bartolome Maso 32 km ↓1976 · 146 km
5.8Guamá Abajo 21 km ↙2017 · 139 km
5.1El Cobre 26 km ↙1978 · 139 km
Tropical storms · Bocas
Towns and villages around Bocas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Hoyeta0.6 kmSan Juan0.9 kmHermosa1.1 kmLa Granja1.2 kmSanta Amalia1.2 kmEl Tamarindo1.3 kmTaza de Oro1.4 kmEl Yarey1.5 kmPalmarito2 kmLos Haticos Adentro2.3 kmCandelaria2.6 kmLimones2.8 kmLa Naza2.9 kmLos Haticos3 kmLa Represa3 kmGuabineyón3.4 kmPalmarito Dos3.4 kmCazalla Adentro3.5 kmLas Cruces3.7 kmEl Socarreño4 kmSanta Isabel4 kmCandelaria Munilla4.1 kmTumbadero4.1 kmEl Uso4.3 kmCasablanca4.4 kmBlanquizal4.6 kmEl Corojo4.7 kmSanta Clara4.8 kmLa Aurora4.9 kmLa Gloria5 kmLa Yaya5.2 kmPuerto Limón5.2 kmLa Aguada Nueva5.4 kmLos Méndez5.5 kmSan José Concepción5.6 kmUñitas5.6 kmCandelaria Afuera5.7 kmLa Gegira5.9 kmPedregoso5.9 kmAguada de Los Peña6.1 kmLos Pajaritos6.1 kmUmoa6.2 kmLa Ceiba6.2 kmEl Vapor6.3 kmEl Recreo6.3 kmLa Púa6.6 kmFloro Pérez6.7 kmAguada de los Mariño6.7 kmAnoncillo6.8 kmLos Güiros6.8 kmGuardarraya6.9 kmSan Antonio7.1 kmJandinga7.1 kmIberia7.2 kmLa Aguada Dos7.3 kmLa Lima7.6 kmLas Mulas8 kmUñas8 kmMonte Oscuro8.1 kmVelasco8.1 kmPiedra del Indio8.3 kmEl Jobal8.5 kmSanta Rita8.6 kmEl Cerro8.6 kmCantimplora8.7 kmEl Guayabo8.8 kmLa Galera9.2 kmLa Mula9.4 kmLoma de Cué9.5 kmArroyoncito9.6 kmBélgica9.7 kmLa Enramada10 kmEl Macio10 kmLos Asientos10 kmLa Bayoneta10 kmEl Centro Guabasiabo10 kmCuatro Caminos11 kmBlanquito11 kmEl Jiquí Resbalosa11 kmLa Resbalosa11 km
Bocas from above
Around Bocas18 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cacoyogüín DamNature11 kmEl Fructuoso CaveNature8.2 kmGüirabo ReservoirNature25 kmBlue Tank CavernNature14 kmPapaya Crystals CavernNature14 kmCaletones BeachNature16 kmPlaya de CaletonaNature16 kmPlaya GibaraNature16 kmCeja de MelonesMountain19 kmEstación Ferrocarriles HolguínStation21 kmHolguínStation21 kmChaparraStation23 kmJesús MenéndezPlace24 kmHolguínPlace20 kmGibaraPlace15 kmJobaboPlace12 kmGuardalavacaPlace46 kmCacocumPlace37 km
Getting to Bocas
Frank Pais International AirportHOG
32 kmHermanos Ameijeiras AirportVTU
69 kmCarlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYM
83 kmEstación Ferrocarriles HolguínRailway station
21 kmHolguínRailway station
21 kmChaparraRailway station
23 kmPlaces near Bocas
Places with a climate like Bocas
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bocas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bocas.
What is the hottest month in Bocas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bocas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bocas?
October is the wettest month with about 187 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.