Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba
El Sitio
El Sitio is a locality in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time16:11
19.97° N, 75.83° WElevation 66 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month169mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Sitio at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:02 · 18:3411 h 31 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:05Next 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 month21°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
169 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
28 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
September
Monuments nearby2+
2 of them World Heritage
Weather in El Sitio
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 2 km/h · humidity 88%
Today25 Oct28°22°14.2 mm
Mon26 Oct27°22°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct28°24°3.6 mm
Wed28 Oct29°23°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct27°24°2.6 mm
Fri30 Oct28°24°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°23°4.4 mm
Sun1 Nov29°23°7.8 mm
Mon2 Nov27°23°3.4 mm
Tue3 Nov29°23°1.5 mm
When to go to El Sitio
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 | 79 | 79 | 75 | 64 | 48 | 40 | 47 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 53 | 70 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 28 | 32 | 54 | 72 | 161 | 122 | 93 | 103 | 150 | 169 | 78 | 34 |
| Wet days | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in El Sitio
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in El Sitio
Nature around El Sitio
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over El Sitio
Earthquakes around El Sitio
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195015magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record33within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.8Pilón 31 km →2024 · 129 km
5.9Guamá Abajo 22 km ↙2024 · 84 km
5.9Pilón 37 km →2024 · 121 km
5.9Bartolome Maso 32 km ↓1976 · 110 km
Towns and villages around El Sitio
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Playa de Aguadores0.6 kmAntonio Maceo1.5 kmNuevo Santiago2.1 kmBlanco3.1 kmTejar3.5 kmCinco Reales3.7 kmCiudamar3.8 kmMedimarg4 kmLa Socapa4.2 kmPunta Gorda4.4 kmSanta Rosa4.5 kmLas Lagunas4.5 kmJucarito5.1 kmEl Sardinero5.4 kmSan Juan5.5 kmSantiago de Cuba5.7 kmLos Coquitos6.5 kmVista Alegre7.2 kmSanta Elena7.4 kmLas Vegas7.4 kmEl Salado8 kmLa Veguita8.3 kmCañones8.4 kmLa Línea8.5 kmMarianaje8.5 kmSan Pedro8.6 kmCabañas8.6 kmOcho de Marzo8.8 kmCristo9 kmEspartillo9 kmDucoreaux9 kmPinalito9.1 kmLa Redonda9.1 kmLa Reinosa9.1 kmSan Miguel de Parada9.3 kmLa Quinta9.3 kmLa Redondita9.3 kmCuaba9.3 kmSan José9.5 kmSiete Vista9.6 kmArtime9.6 kmSanta Teresa9.7 kmBrujo UNECA9.8 kmSan José9.9 kmLa Caridad del Cobre10 kmSanta María10 kmLas Flores10 kmEl Palenque Dos10 kmCuabitas10 kmEl Carmen10 kmBrujo Matadero10 kmCerca de Piedra11 kmSanto Tomás11 kmPuerto Pelado11 kmEl Castillito11 kmLa Forestal11 kmLa Campana11 kmSan Miguel11 kmEl Brujo11 kmLa Gloria11 kmSevilla11 kmMar Verde Playa11 kmBrujo Cochiquera11 kmSan Agustín11 kmEl Caney11 kmEl Viso11 kmLa Sabana12 kmGomera12 kmLa Caoba12 kmLas Lajas12 kmLa Begonia12 kmCocal12 kmLas Guásimas12 kmBoniato12 kmManantuaba12 kmPuerto Siboney12 kmGranja Siboney13 kmBonete13 kmSoledad13 kmRancho Club13 km
Places near El Sitio
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Sitio?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Sitio.
What is the hottest month in El Sitio?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in El Sitio?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Sitio?
October is the wettest month with about 169 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near El Sitio?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.