Matanzas Province, Cuba
Contreras
Contreras is a locality in Matanzas Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now21°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time01:15
22.94° N, 81.16° WElevation 21 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month155mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Contreras at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:26 · 18:5311 h 27 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:44Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month19°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
211 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
42 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Weather in Contreras
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 94%
Today24 Oct26°20°10.5 mm
Sun25 Oct27°22°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct28°22°5 mm
Tue27 Oct27°22°5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°23°2 mm
Thu29 Oct30°21°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°22°
Sat31 Oct30°22°1 mm
Sun1 Nov29°24°2 mm
When to go to Contreras
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 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 46 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 40 | 50 | 57 | 75 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 46 | 42 | 52 | 68 | 158 | 211 | 172 | 181 | 205 | 155 | 59 | 45 |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 9 |
| Sea | 26° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 26° |
What's on in Contreras
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Contreras
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Contreras
Earthquakes around Contreras
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 Contreras
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Quemado2.1 kmMaría de los Santos2.2 kmDesempeño3 kmSan Carlos3.3 kmMercedita3.7 kmRecría3.8 kmSan Juan4.1 kmSanta Rosa4.2 kmSan Manuel4.3 kmLa Teresa4.4 kmJosé Smith Comas4.4 kmLagunillas4.7 kmMaría Álvarez4.8 kmOsado4.8 kmSan Joaquín de Mora4.9 kmSan José de los Chivos5.1 kmSan Vicente5.7 kmLa Granja5.8 kmMontes6.2 kmEsquina de Tejas6.5 kmSan José6.6 kmSiguagua6.7 kmSan José de Izquierdo6.8 kmCeres7 kmCapote7.3 kmSan Miguel7.3 kmEl Castillito7.5 kmSan Juan de Cabezón7.6 kmLa Sonora7.8 kmSan Juan de Peraza7.9 kmEl Tíviri7.9 kmHerrera8.1 kmLa Estrella8.2 kmSan Pablo8.2 kmFlores8.2 kmLa Granja8.3 kmSan Antón8.3 kmSan José8.8 kmSanta Isabel8.8 kmCarlos Rojas9 kmOlimpo9.2 kmLa Juanita9.2 kmOxamendi9.3 kmBuenavista9.4 kmLa Quinta9.4 kmLa Flora9.5 kmLa Eugenia9.6 kmLa Quinta10 kmLa Calera10 kmSanta Agustina10 kmSanta María10 kmAntonia11 kmPonce11 kmPrimero de Enero11 kmCayo Piedra11 kmAcuario11 kmLa Esperanza11 kmSan José de los Mameyes11 kmEsquina de Ponce11 kmAguacate11 kmSan José11 kmLa Isabel11 kmPura y Limpia11 kmAdmiración11 kmCárdenas11 kmLombard11 kmHenequenero11 kmLa Chucha12 kmDelirio12 kmCapitolio Nuevo12 kmDeleite12 kmSan Vicente12 kmLa Rosita12 kmCarolina12 kmAntonia12 kmLa Esperanza12 kmSanta Rita13 kmPonce13 kmFelicidad13 kmLa Recría13 km
Places near Contreras
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Contreras?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Contreras.
What is the hottest month in Contreras?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Contreras?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Contreras?
June is the wettest month with about 211 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Contreras?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 25°C.