Holguín Province, Cuba
Las Playas
Las Playas is a locality in Holguín Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time16:18
21.09° N, 75.75° WElevation 19 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month201mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Las Playas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:03 · 18:3211 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:48Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
201 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
57 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Las Playas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 88%
Today26 Oct28°22°4.3 mm
Tue27 Oct30°21°6 mm
Wed28 Oct31°23°2.3 mm
Thu29 Oct31°21°4.7 mm
Fri30 Oct30°22°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°0.8 mm
Sun1 Nov29°25°1.9 mm
Mon2 Nov29°24°2.4 mm
Tue3 Nov29°23°1.6 mm
Wed4 Nov29°25°0.7 mm
When to go to Las Playas
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 | 80 | 83 | 78 | 69 | 58 | 49 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 52 | 59 | 65 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 63 | 72 | 69 | 125 | 93 | 57 | 77 | 112 | 201 | 159 | 86 |
| 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 Las Playas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Las Playas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Las Playas
Earthquakes around Las Playas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record12within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Baracoa 51 km ↑1998 · 117 km
5.2Santiago de Cuba 28 km ↘1990 · 144 km
5.1Niceto Pérez 34 km ↓2010 · 148 km
5.1El Cobre 26 km ↙1978 · 143 km
Towns and villages around Las Playas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Las Cuarentas1 kmLoma Don Justo1.6 kmEl Jobo2.8 kmEl Coco3 kmVista Alegre de Cañadón3.1 kmAguas Gordas3.2 kmRonda3.2 kmVega de Samá3.3 kmArroyo del Medio3.3 kmEl Corte3.4 kmRío Seco Catorce3.5 kmCañadón3.7 kmSamá3.8 kmRío Seco Diez y Siete3.9 kmSanta3.9 kmEl Ocuje4.3 kmLos Ricardos4.8 kmLimpio de Cañadón4.8 kmEl Salado5.3 kmLa Juba5.4 kmLa Lucha5.4 kmSamá Arriba5.5 kmCuatro Veredas de Yaguajay5.6 kmFilipina5.7 kmLindero5.8 kmChorro de Maíta6.9 kmRío Seco7.1 kmLas Lajas7.2 kmLa Canoa7.3 kmYaguajay7.3 kmCuatro Caminos7.4 kmGuano7.5 kmLos Haticos7.7 kmEl Monte7.8 kmEmbarcadero de Río Seco7.9 kmLos Riscos8 kmAgua Amarilla8.2 kmMadre del Agua8.3 kmLas Marías8.6 kmRetrete Abajo9 kmDurruty9.2 kmGuardalavaca9.6 kmLos Ángeles10 kmDumois10 kmEl Salado10 kmLas Mulas11 kmAguada de Piedra11 kmCañada Honda Número Dos11 kmLos Pinos de Retrete11 kmBajo del Cerro11 kmLa Anita11 kmLa Ceiba11 kmLa Amelia11 kmOchoa11 kmEl Negro La Loma11 kmEl Níspero11 kmEl Alto de los Ángeles12 kmCayo Naranjo12 kmEl Alto12 kmLa Uvilla12 kmEl Colorado12 kmJucaral12 kmCañada Honda Número Once12 kmRealengo Juan Pablo12 kmRetrete12 kmLos Pocitos13 kmLa Canela13 kmCanela13 kmLa Lima13 kmDos Bocas13 kmLa Vega13 kmMulas13 kmEl Negro13 kmJagüeyes de Mulas13 kmSanta María13 kmCañada Honda13 kmPozo Blanco13 kmLa Escondida14 kmJagüeyes14 kmVeguita Ocho14 km
Places near Las Playas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Las Playas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Las Playas.
What is the hottest month in Las Playas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Las Playas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Las Playas?
October is the wettest month with about 201 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Las Playas?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.