Matanzas Province, Cuba
Cárdenas
Cárdenas is a town in Matanzas Province, Cuba, close to the sea. It has a population of about 98,515. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population98,515
Local time11:47
23.04° N, 81.21° WElevation 9 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month155mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cárdenas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:25 · 18:5411 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:36Next 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 month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
185 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
44 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Weather in Cárdenas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 57%
Today22 Oct28°23°
Fri23 Oct27°22°4.2 mm
Sat24 Oct26°22°4 mm
Sun25 Oct27°22°3.2 mm
Mon26 Oct27°22°6.5 mm
Tue27 Oct28°23°8.6 mm
Wed28 Oct30°23°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct30°21°3 mm
Fri30 Oct29°22°2 mm
Sat31 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
When to go to Cárdenas
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 | 85 | 81 | 74 | 64 | 50 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 42 | 51 | 59 | 74 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 49 | 44 | 51 | 65 | 140 | 185 | 150 | 162 | 191 | 155 | 65 | 50 |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 14 | 10 |
| Sea | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 26° |
What's on in Cárdenas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Cárdenas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cárdenas
Earthquakes around Cárdenas
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 · 52 km
Towns and villages around Cárdenas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Henequenero1.7 kmLa Calera2 kmSan José2.6 kmPlaya Larga2.8 kmSan Lorenzo3.9 kmEl Castillito4.5 kmLa Granja4.6 kmLa Sonora4.6 kmLa Esperanza4.9 kmSan Vicente6 kmSiguagua6 kmJosé Smith Comas7.2 kmSan Juan7.3 kmMaría Álvarez7.7 kmSan Miguel7.9 kmCuatro Caminos8.3 kmLa Estrella8.3 kmLos Pinos8.6 kmLa Cachurra8.7 kmDesempeño8.8 kmEsquina de Tejas9.1 kmBuenavista9.3 kmSan José9.3 kmSan José de los Mameyes9.3 kmSalé9.4 kmLagunillas9.5 kmPonce9.7 kmPrecioso9.7 kmPonce9.8 kmEl Quemado9.9 kmLa Teresa9.9 kmVega10 kmLa Estrella10 kmSan Francisco10 kmGuásimas10 kmPura y Limpia11 kmCervantes11 kmMaría de los Santos11 kmSiguapa11 kmDeleite11 kmSan José de Izquierdo11 kmSanta Marta11 kmCapote11 kmLa Sierrita11 kmPendejeras11 kmContreras11 kmMercedita11 kmSanta María11 kmSanta María11 kmEsquina de Ponce11 kmCeiba del Agua12 kmDolores12 kmHumberto Álvarez12 kmBachicha12 kmRecría12 kmCantel12 kmSan Pablo12 kmSanta Agustina12 kmOsado12 kmLos Morúas12 kmBotino12 kmSan Cayetano13 kmLa Luisa13 kmSan Manuel13 kmSan Carlos13 kmPerla13 kmLa Emilia13 kmBuena Vista13 kmSan Juan de Cabezón14 kmSan Laureano14 kmVaradero14 kmSan Juan de Wilson14 kmSan José de los Chivos14 kmKawama14 kmDolores Junco14 kmSan Francisco de las Canteras15 kmLa Quinta15 kmRosario15 km
Places near Cárdenas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cárdenas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cárdenas.
What is the hottest month in Cárdenas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Cárdenas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cárdenas?
June is the wettest month with about 185 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cárdenas?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 25°C.