Holguín Province, Cuba
Piloncito
Piloncito is a locality in Holguín Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time21:42
20.88° N, 75.77° WElevation 7 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low30° / 25°
Rain this month186mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Piloncito at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:02 · 18:3411 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:47Next 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 August
Coolest month22°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
186 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
58 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Piloncito
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%
Today22 Oct31°23°1.9 mm
Fri23 Oct30°21°10.6 mm
Sat24 Oct29°21°32.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°21°12.2 mm
Mon26 Oct31°21°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct32°21°
Wed28 Oct31°21°1 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°1.5 mm
When to go to Piloncito
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 | 72 | 73 | 65 | 55 | 49 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 39 | 46 | 55 | 59 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 62 | 58 | 65 | 79 | 152 | 131 | 71 | 84 | 125 | 186 | 124 | 70 |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 16 |
| Sea | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
What's on in Piloncito
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Piloncito
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Piloncito
Earthquakes around Piloncito
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195012magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record13within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Guamá Abajo 22 km ↙2024 · 142 km
5.8Guamá Abajo 21 km ↙2017 · 142 km
5.6Caimanera 40 km ↙2010 · 141 km
5.6Baracoa 51 km ↑1998 · 115 km
Towns and villages around Piloncito
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Los Pilones1.5 kmAntillita Tres2.2 kmPuerto Arturo2.6 kmAntillita Dos2.6 kmLoma de Pilón3.9 kmLos Negritos4.2 kmLa Pasa de Macabí5 kmItaliana5 kmLos Pinos5.2 kmCuatrocientas Rosas5.3 kmDonque5.7 kmPedregal5.7 kmCanteras5.8 kmMacabí5.9 kmPunta Alegre6.1 kmVeguita Tres6.4 kmCuatro Veredas6.8 kmSan Antonio6.8 kmEsterito7.2 kmEl Mono7.5 kmCacao7.7 kmVarona7.8 kmGeorgina7.8 kmBatey7.9 kmRaudal8.5 kmFlores8.5 kmTasajeras8.6 kmDeleite8.6 kmCortaderas8.8 kmCurva de los Jamaiquinos8.9 kmEmbarcadero9.1 kmEl Fusil9.1 kmPuente Torrenteras9.2 kmBalsalobre9.2 kmSan Blás Arriba9.5 kmSaíto9.5 kmVeguitas9.6 kmCamacho9.7 kmLa Cana9.7 kmLos Pasos9.9 kmLa Yúa10 kmLa Escondida10 kmEl Tejar10 kmLa Rosa10 kmVeguita Ocho10 kmSanta Inés10 kmEl Sitio10 kmCaridad10 kmLoma la Yuca10 kmBanes11 kmTierra Blanca11 kmLa Brasa11 kmCano Seis11 kmNaranjo Dos11 kmCano Once11 kmEl Negro11 kmLa Dalia11 kmJagüeyes Tres11 kmCano Cuatro11 kmCarrera Palmas11 kmLos Berros12 kmVictoria12 kmZaldívar12 kmLajitas12 kmPozo Blanco12 kmJagüeyes Cinco12 kmSanta Justa Arriba12 kmMulas12 kmLos Aguaceros12 kmBruno Número Uno13 kmJucaral13 kmCano Doce13 kmGuerrero13 kmParadero de Mula13 kmTinajitas13 kmEl Negro La Loma13 kmLa Lima13 kmVista Alegre14 kmOchoa15 kmLazo Tres15 km
Places near Piloncito
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Piloncito?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Piloncito.
What is the hottest month in Piloncito?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Piloncito?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Piloncito?
October is the wettest month with about 186 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Piloncito?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.