Holguín Province, Cuba
Santa
Santa is a locality in Holguín Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time18:27
21.12° N, 75.77° WElevation 33 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month196mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Santa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:02 · 18:3411 h 33 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 month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month23°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
196 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
55 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
September
Weather in Santa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 78%
Today22 Oct30°24°1.9 mm
Fri23 Oct29°23°10.6 mm
Sat24 Oct28°22°32.4 mm
Sun25 Oct28°23°12.2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°22°2.2 mm
Tue27 Oct31°22°
Wed28 Oct30°22°1 mm
Thu29 Oct29°23°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°1.5 mm
When to go to Santa
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 | 82 | 77 | 69 | 57 | 48 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 51 | 59 | 64 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 60 | 70 | 66 | 121 | 90 | 55 | 75 | 109 | 196 | 155 | 82 |
| 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 Santa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Santa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Santa
Earthquakes around Santa
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 · 120 km
5.2Santiago de Cuba 28 km ↘1990 · 147 km
5.1El Cobre 26 km ↙1978 · 145 km
5.0Jesús Menéndez 60 km ↑2022 · 97 km
Towns and villages around Santa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Samá0.2 kmRonda2.2 kmCuatro Veredas de Yaguajay3.2 kmCañadón3.5 kmVista Alegre de Cañadón3.8 kmLas Playas3.9 kmLas Cuarentas4 kmEl Coco4.4 kmLoma Don Justo4.5 kmVega de Samá4.6 kmYaguajay4.7 kmCuatro Caminos4.8 kmChorro de Maíta5.2 kmLindero5.7 kmLimpio de Cañadón6 kmGuardalavaca6.3 kmEl Jobo6.6 kmEl Salado6.6 kmAguas Gordas7.1 kmArroyo del Medio7.1 kmSamá Arriba7.1 kmRío Seco Diez y Siete7.2 kmEl Corte7.4 kmRío Seco Catorce7.4 kmFilipina7.4 kmLa Lucha7.6 kmAguada de Piedra7.8 kmLos Riscos8 kmEl Ocuje8 kmGuano8.1 kmLos Ricardos8.3 kmLas Lajas8.3 kmLa Juba8.8 kmLa Canoa8.8 kmBajo del Cerro9.2 kmCayo Naranjo9.3 kmRetrete Abajo10 kmEl Monte11 kmLa Canela11 kmCanela11 kmMadre del Agua11 kmRío Seco11 kmRealengo Juan Pablo11 kmLa Uvilla11 kmLas Marías11 kmDos Bocas11 kmLos Haticos11 kmEmbarcadero de Río Seco12 kmAgua Amarilla12 kmLos Pinos de Retrete12 kmEl Níspero12 kmDurruty12 kmOchoa13 kmRetrete13 kmLos Ángeles14 kmCayo Verde14 kmDumois14 kmEl Salado14 kmJucaral14 kmLa Lima14 kmAlentado15 kmLas Mulas15 kmEl Negro La Loma15 kmCañada Honda Número Dos15 kmLa Anita15 kmLa Ceiba15 kmLa Amelia15 km
Places near Santa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Santa.
What is the hottest month in Santa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Santa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Santa?
October is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Santa?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 26°C.