Holguín Province, Cuba
Canteras
Canteras is a locality in Holguín Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time08:29
20.93° N, 75.78° WElevation 9 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month189mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Canteras at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:02 · 18:3311 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 17:24Next 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 month22°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
189 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
59 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Canteras
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 5 km/h · humidity 97%
Today24 Oct28°22°37.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°21°10.2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°21°5.9 mm
Tue27 Oct31°21°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct30°21°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°21°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°21°12.3 mm
Sat31 Oct30°22°1 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov30°22°3.9 mm
When to go to Canteras
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 | 73 | 75 | 67 | 57 | 51 | 42 | 43 | 40 | 41 | 48 | 56 | 60 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 66 | 59 | 67 | 76 | 145 | 121 | 66 | 81 | 120 | 189 | 131 | 73 |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 16 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Canteras
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Canteras
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Canteras
Earthquakes around Canteras
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195012magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record13within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Guamá Abajo 22 km ↙2024 · 146 km
5.8Guamá Abajo 21 km ↙2017 · 147 km
5.6Caimanera 40 km ↙2010 · 147 km
5.6Baracoa 51 km ↑1998 · 116 km
Towns and villages around Canteras
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Donque1.3 kmEsterito1.5 kmItaliana1.8 kmCuatrocientas Rosas2.3 kmVeguita Tres2.3 kmTasajeras2.9 kmCuatro Veredas3.3 kmBalsalobre3.3 kmEl Fusil3.5 kmLoma de Pilón3.7 kmGeorgina3.7 kmLos Pasos4 kmSan Blás Arriba4.1 kmVarona4.3 kmLa Pasa de Macabí4.3 kmVeguitas4.4 kmFlores4.7 kmSaíto5 kmVeguita Ocho5 kmCurva de los Jamaiquinos5.1 kmLa Brasa5.2 kmLoma la Yuca5.2 kmLos Negritos5.3 kmCacao5.3 kmSanta Inés5.4 kmPuente Torrenteras5.6 kmLa Dalia5.7 kmLos Pinos5.7 kmEl Mono5.7 kmPiloncito5.8 kmEl Sitio5.9 kmCaridad5.9 kmMacabí6.2 kmSan Antonio6.2 kmPozo Blanco6.4 kmEl Negro6.5 kmCortaderas6.7 kmLos Berros6.7 kmSanta Justa Arriba6.7 kmLos Pilones6.8 kmZaldívar6.9 kmPuerto Arturo6.9 kmJucaral7 kmBanes7.1 kmEl Tejar7.1 kmCarrera Palmas7.5 kmLa Lima7.6 kmLos Aguaceros7.7 kmAntillita Dos7.8 kmAntillita Tres7.9 kmCamacho8.2 kmLa Rosa8.3 kmEmbarcadero8.3 kmTinajitas8.3 kmEl Negro La Loma8.4 kmLa Escondida8.5 kmOchoa8.8 kmJagüeyes Tres8.9 kmRetrete9.4 kmCano Cuatro9.4 kmBruno Número Uno9.5 kmJagüeyes Cinco9.5 kmPunta Alegre9.6 kmGuerrero9.7 kmVista Alegre9.8 kmParadero de Mula9.8 kmCano Seis9.8 kmLos Pinos de Retrete10 kmPedregal10 kmLas Marías10 kmEl Níspero10 kmDurruty11 kmLa Yúa11 kmMadre del Agua11 kmEl Alto11 kmJosé Fernández Rodríguez11 kmLajitas11 kmCano Once11 kmMulas11 kmRaudal11 km
Places near Canteras
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Canteras?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Canteras.
What is the hottest month in Canteras?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Canteras?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Canteras?
October is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Canteras?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.