Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba
Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is a locality in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time12:19
19.98° N, 75.87° WElevation 16 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month170mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Punta Gorda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:01 · 18:3611 h 35 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 month32°C
Average high in July
Coolest month21°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
170 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
27 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
September
Monuments nearby2+
2 of them World Heritage
Weather in Punta Gorda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 65%
Today22 Oct30°23°
Fri23 Oct29°21°13.3 mm
Sat24 Oct25°22°59.6 mm
Sun25 Oct27°22°9 mm
Mon26 Oct28°23°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct28°22°1 mm
Wed28 Oct28°24°1 mm
Thu29 Oct28°20°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°22°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°3.9 mm
When to go to Punta Gorda
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 | 77 | 77 | 73 | 62 | 46 | 39 | 46 | 36 | 39 | 45 | 52 | 69 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 27 | 32 | 54 | 73 | 162 | 126 | 97 | 105 | 152 | 170 | 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 Punta Gorda
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Punta Gorda
Nature around Punta Gorda
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Punta Gorda
Earthquakes around Punta Gorda
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195013magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record33within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.8Pilón 31 km →2024 · 125 km
5.9Guamá Abajo 22 km ↙2024 · 79 km
5.9Pilón 37 km →2024 · 117 km
5.9Bartolome Maso 32 km ↓1976 · 106 km
Towns and villages around Punta Gorda
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Medimarg0.5 kmCinco Reales0.7 kmJucarito1 kmCiudamar1.3 kmLa Socapa1.4 kmBlanco1.5 kmSan Juan1.5 kmNuevo Santiago2.4 kmAntonio Maceo3 kmCañones4 kmEl Sitio4.4 kmLa Línea4.6 kmCabañas4.6 kmPlaya de Aguadores4.6 kmEspartillo4.6 kmLa Reinosa4.8 kmSiete Vista5.2 kmArtime5.3 kmSanta Elena6 kmSan Miguel de Parada6.1 kmEl Carmen6.1 kmPinalito6.6 kmSantiago de Cuba6.8 kmSan Agustín7 kmMar Verde Playa7.2 kmLa Quinta7.3 kmTejar7.3 kmSanta Rosa7.5 kmLas Lagunas8.2 kmGomera8.6 kmRancho Club8.6 kmSan Pedro8.7 kmPlaya Bueycabón8.9 kmEl Castillito9 kmLa Sabana9 kmCerca de Piedra9.1 kmLa Caridad del Cobre9.1 kmLa Caoba9.3 kmVista Alegre9.4 kmLa Forestal9.6 kmEl Sardinero9.8 kmManantuaba10 kmEl Pajuil10 kmLa Veguita10 kmCuaba10 kmGuamaro10 kmLas Vegas10 kmBuenavista10 kmPuerto Pelado10 kmBuey Cabón10 kmLos Coquitos10 kmNima Nima11 kmEl Cobre11 kmSanta María11 kmMelgarejo11 kmLa Yagruma11 kmCuabitas11 kmDucoreaux11 kmCristo11 kmMarianaje11 kmEl Salado11 kmViuda Victoria11 kmManacal12 kmCocal12 kmSanta Teresa12 kmLa Gloria12 kmSan José12 kmGoacainabón12 kmLas Flores12 kmEl Turquino12 kmSan Miguel12 kmOcho de Marzo12 kmJuan González13 kmLa Redondita13 kmLa Redonda13 kmBoniato13 kmSanto Tomás13 kmEl Caney13 kmLas Lajas13 kmSan José14 km
Places near Punta Gorda
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Punta Gorda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Punta Gorda.
What is the hottest month in Punta Gorda?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Punta Gorda?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Punta Gorda?
October is the wettest month with about 170 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Punta Gorda?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.