Holguín Province, Cuba
Guardalavaca
Guardalavaca is a village in Holguín Province, Cuba, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,704. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population4,704
Local time12:23
21.12° N, 75.83° WElevation 12 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month186mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Guardalavaca at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:02 · 18:3511 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:13Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
186 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
53 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Guardalavaca
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 69%
Today22 Oct30°23°3.3 mm
Fri23 Oct28°22°5.4 mm
Sat24 Oct27°22°90.8 mm
Sun25 Oct28°21°2.9 mm
Mon26 Oct30°22°1.2 mm
Tue27 Oct31°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°23°2 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°
Fri30 Oct31°23°1 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°3 mm
When to go to Guardalavaca
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 | 78 | 81 | 76 | 67 | 56 | 47 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 51 | 58 | 64 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 68 | 58 | 66 | 63 | 120 | 91 | 53 | 72 | 106 | 186 | 144 | 76 |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 14 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Guardalavaca
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Guardalavaca
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Campamento Cuba-HolandaCamp sites
1.2 kmLa CabañaMountain huts
1.3 kmEl Sol negro ZuletaMountain huts
2.5 kmSendero Las GuanasViewpoints
4.4 kmCampamento de Pioneros ExploradoresCamp sites
4.6 kmDive site
10 kmNature around Guardalavaca
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Guardalavaca
Earthquakes around Guardalavaca
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19504magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record12within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Baracoa 51 km ↑1998 · 126 km
5.2Santiago de Cuba 28 km ↘1990 · 147 km
5.1El Cobre 26 km ↙1978 · 144 km
5.0Jesús Menéndez 60 km ↑2022 · 92 km
Tropical storms · Guardalavaca
Towns and villages around Guardalavaca
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Aguada de Piedra2.1 kmCuatro Caminos2.7 kmYaguajay2.7 kmCayo Naranjo4 kmCuatro Veredas de Yaguajay4.2 kmChorro de Maíta4.2 kmBajo del Cerro5.3 kmCanela6.2 kmLa Canela6.2 kmSanta6.3 kmRonda6.4 kmSamá6.5 kmCañadón6.7 kmLindero6.7 kmDos Bocas7.1 kmVista Alegre de Cañadón7.5 kmLos Riscos7.5 kmVega de Samá8.1 kmEl Coco8.2 kmRealengo Juan Pablo8.3 kmLimpio de Cañadón8.4 kmGuano8.5 kmEl Salado8.7 kmLa Uvilla9 kmLoma Don Justo9.3 kmSamá Arriba9.3 kmLas Lajas9.4 kmLas Playas9.6 kmFilipina9.8 kmLas Cuarentas10 kmLa Canoa10 kmLa Lucha10 kmRetrete Abajo11 kmCayo Verde11 kmAlentado11 kmEl Níspero12 kmLos Pinos de Retrete12 kmArroyo del Medio12 kmEl Jobo12 kmLos Ricardos13 kmEl Ocuje13 kmEl Corte13 kmRío Seco Catorce13 kmRetrete13 kmAguas Gordas13 kmLa Juba13 kmLa Sierra13 kmRío Seco Diez y Siete13 kmOchoa13 kmEl Monte13 kmMadre del Agua14 kmLas Marías14 kmLa Lima14 km
Guardalavaca from above
Around Guardalavaca18 places to see, do and reach nearby
GuardalavacaNature0.8 kmPesquero beachNature11 kmEmerald BeachNature4.1 kmYuraguanal BeachNature6.5 kmCayo JutíaNature5.0 kmPlaya Pesquera NuevaNature11 kmCeja de MelonesMountain34 kmDive siteDive site10 kmRafael FreyreStation19 kmFerrobúsStation21 kmLa AnitaStation19 kmMuelleFerry port6.3 kmMuelle Boca de SamáFerry port6.6 kmRafael FreyrePlace19 kmHolguínPlace52 kmGibaraPlace31 kmJobaboPlace51 kmBocasPlace46 km
Getting to Guardalavaca
Frank Pais International AirportHOG
62 kmCarlos Manuel de Cespedes AirportBYM
115 kmHermanos Ameijeiras AirportVTU
115 kmRafael FreyreRailway station
19 kmFerrobúsRailway station
21 kmLa AnitaRailway station
19 kmMuelleFerry port
6.3 kmMuelle Boca de SamáFerry port
6.6 kmPlaces near Guardalavaca
Places with a climate like Guardalavaca
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guardalavaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Guardalavaca.
What is the hottest month in Guardalavaca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Guardalavaca?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Guardalavaca?
October is the wettest month with about 186 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Guardalavaca?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.