Matanzas Province, Cuba
Cantel
Cantel is a locality in Matanzas Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time08:44
23.05° N, 81.32° WElevation 72 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month169mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cantel at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:26 · 18:5411 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 17:10Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
162 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
51 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Weather in Cantel
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 80%
Today23 Oct27°22°1.9 mm
Sat24 Oct25°22°5.9 mm
Sun25 Oct27°23°
Mon26 Oct26°22°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct27°22°4.7 mm
Wed28 Oct29°24°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°2.4 mm
Fri30 Oct30°22°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°22°1.5 mm
When to go to Cantel
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 | 86 | 84 | 79 | 69 | 52 | 44 | 45 | 43 | 44 | 54 | 62 | 78 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 25° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 55 | 51 | 56 | 70 | 149 | 202 | 162 | 177 | 208 | 169 | 76 | 56 |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 9 |
| Sea | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 26° |
What's on in Cantel
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Cantel
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cantel
Earthquakes around Cantel
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record4within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Rancho Veloz 48 km ↖2014 · 62 km
Towns and villages around Cantel
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Santa María0.8 kmDolores1.5 kmBuena Vista1.5 kmCervantes2.1 kmCeiba del Agua2.3 kmSan Juan de Wilson2.4 kmPendejeras2.4 kmLa Estrella2.7 kmSan Francisco de las Canteras2.8 kmSan Rafael3.1 kmSan Francisco3.1 kmCamarioca3.5 kmPrecioso3.9 kmLos Pinos4.2 kmRosario4.3 kmSalé4.3 kmCuatro Caminos4.6 kmPeña5.1 kmRosario5.2 kmHumberto Álvarez5.2 kmVega5.4 kmPalmarito5.5 kmLa Luisa5.9 kmSan Cayetano6.2 kmLa Esperanza6.2 kmSan Clemente6.4 kmGuásimas6.4 kmRamos6.4 kmEl Pilar6.5 kmSanta Rosa6.5 kmLos Morúas6.6 kmLas Marías6.7 kmTurrón6.8 kmSanta Marta6.9 kmLa Emilia7 kmLa Cachurra7 kmSan Pablo7.1 kmBotino7.3 kmPerla7.3 kmSiguapa7.3 kmBoca de Camarioca7.6 kmJulián Alemán7.8 kmDolores Junco7.8 kmBachicha8 kmSan Laureano8.2 kmLa Sierrita8.6 kmHoracio Rodríguez8.8 kmSan Lorenzo8.9 kmKawama9 kmPonce9.2 kmAsiento de Maya9.3 kmLa Julia9.3 kmRamón Martell9.3 kmEl Diamante9.3 kmTriunfo9.4 kmLa Juanita9.6 kmAlmanza9.7 kmLa Esperanza9.8 kmPerla9.9 kmIzquierdo10 kmHenequenero11 kmDeleite11 kmSan José de los Mameyes11 kmPlaya Larga11 kmPonce11 kmPura y Limpia11 kmLa Calera12 kmEl Francisco12 kmCárdenas12 kmLa Delicia12 kmBuenavista12 kmPerseverancia13 kmEsquina de Ponce13 kmLa Estrella13 kmCarbonera13 kmLa Sonora13 kmSanta María13 kmRegalito13 kmSan Miguel14 kmSan José de Buenavista14 km
Places near Cantel
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cantel?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cantel.
What is the hottest month in Cantel?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Cantel?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cantel?
July is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cantel?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 25°C.