Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba
El Caney
El Caney is a locality in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time13:52
20.06° N, 75.77° WElevation 82 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month177mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Caney at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:01 · 18:3511 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 16:48Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in July
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
177 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
29 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
September
Monuments nearby1+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in El Caney
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 76%
Today23 Oct28°21°12.2 mm
Sat24 Oct26°22°48.3 mm
Sun25 Oct27°21°16.4 mm
Mon26 Oct28°22°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct29°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°21°
Thu29 Oct28°21°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct28°22°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct30°22°1.5 mm
When to go to El Caney
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 | 73 | 69 | 58 | 45 | 38 | 41 | 35 | 38 | 44 | 49 | 64 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 29 | 36 | 61 | 86 | 183 | 138 | 107 | 114 | 163 | 177 | 79 | 36 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 9 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in El Caney
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in El Caney
UNESCO14 km
Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca
Museum7.1 km
Museo Municipal Emilio Bacardi MoreauBuilt 1922More museums: Cafetal Francés La Isabélica · El Escandel · Museo 29 de Abril · Museo José Maceo · Museo Nacional de Transporte · Museo de la Guerra Hispano Cubano Norteamericana
Outdoors around El Caney
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Grand Hotel roof terraceViewpoints
0.8 kmAcuario de Agua DulceAquariums
0.8 kmCalle 2daMountain huts
0.8 kmBalcón de VelázquezViewpoints
1 kmParque Zoológico de Santiago de CubaZoos
2.1 kmParque de Diversiones Distrito José MartíTheme parks
2.3 kmNature around El Caney
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over El Caney
Earthquakes around El Caney
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195019magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record33within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.8Pilón 31 km →2024 · 137 km
5.9Guamá Abajo 22 km ↙2024 · 91 km
5.9Pilón 37 km →2024 · 129 km
5.9Bartolome Maso 32 km ↓1976 · 117 km
Tropical storms · El Caney
Towns and villages around El Caney
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Viso0.5 kmLas Lajas1.2 kmLas Flores1.2 kmBonete1.3 kmSanto Tomás1.3 kmSanta Teresa1.6 kmLos Marañones1.6 kmSan José2 kmLa Campana2 kmSan Miguel2.1 kmDucoreaux2.2 kmCristo2.3 kmLa Begonia2.7 kmMarianaje3.2 kmLa Veguita3.2 kmVereda Las Lajas3.5 kmZacatecas3.7 kmLa Gloria3.7 kmEl Aceite3.8 kmProsperidad3.8 kmCuabitas3.8 kmSanta María3.8 kmSan Vicente3.8 kmSanta Clara3.8 kmCuaba4 kmDos Bocas4 kmVista Alegre4.1 kmBoniato4.2 kmLas Vegas4.3 kmBarrio Corea4.7 kmFinca Juan Lien4.9 kmMao5 kmLa Redondita5.1 kmEl Salado5.1 kmSan Luis5.4 kmEl Escandel5.4 kmOcho de Marzo5.5 kmLa Redonda5.7 kmSan Pedro5.7 kmSan José5.7 kmPuerto Boniato5.8 kmMirador5.8 kmSan Fernando5.8 kmManacas5.9 kmMina Tordera6 kmEl Cañón6.1 kmArroyito Arriba6.2 kmAlto de Villalón6.3 kmCocal6.4 kmSantiago de Cuba6.4 kmJesús María6.5 kmPuerto Pelado6.6 kmSanta Rosa6.8 kmSan Fernando de Barajagua6.8 kmEl Cristo6.9 kmSevilla6.9 kmSoledad6.9 kmPalmira7.1 kmLa Caridad del Cobre7.5 kmLa Leonor7.6 kmEl Oro7.6 kmLos Coquitos7.6 kmLa Torre7.6 kmLas Lagunas7.7 kmArroyito Abajo7.8 kmBarajagua7.9 kmMina El Quinto7.9 kmEl Brujo8.3 kmMaceiras8.3 kmMonserrate8.4 kmTejar8.4 kmLa Forestal8.5 kmBrujo Matadero8.5 kmBoniatico8.6 kmBoniato8.6 kmMorón de Palencia8.9 kmSanta Elena8.9 kmMatayegua8.9 kmEl Pilón y Palmar9 kmCerca de Piedra9 km
El Caney from above
Around El Caney22 places to see, do and reach nearby
Embalse ChalonsNature4.9 kmCharco Mono reservoirNature24 kmCaimanesNature9.4 kmBajo Los CompadresNature10 kmPlaya los CoquitosNature10 kmCayo ParadasNature11 kmCayo Ratones, Santiago de Cuba ProvinceNature12 kmPlaya de AguadoresNature12 kmGran PiedraMountain16 kmPico MogoteMountain22 kmCastillo de San Pedro de la RocaMonument14 kmMuseo Municipal Emilio Bacardi MoreauMuseum7.0 kmEl CristoStation7.1 kmSantiago de CubaStation7.1 kmSan Luis - CombinadoStation15 kmTerminal de CrucerosFerry port7.9 kmAlamedaFerry port7.9 kmEl CobrePlace18 kmSantiago de CubaPlace6.4 kmNiceto PérezPlace48 kmMellaPlace37 kmGuantánamoPlace60 km
Getting to El Caney
Antonio Maceo International AirportSCU
11 kmCarlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYM
96 kmFrank Pais International AirportHOG
99 kmEl CristoRailway station
7.1 kmSantiago de CubaRailway station
7.1 kmSan Luis - CombinadoRailway station
15 kmTerminal de CrucerosFerry port
7.9 kmAlamedaPunta Gorda
7.9 kmPlaces near El Caney
Places with a climate like El Caney
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Caney?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Caney.
What is the hottest month in El Caney?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in El Caney?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Caney?
October is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near El Caney?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.