Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba
Zacatecas
Zacatecas is a locality in Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population–
Local time11:05
20.06° N, 75.74° WElevation 186 mUTC−4 · Cuba Daylight Time
October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month194mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zacatecas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:02 · 18:3311 h 30 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:50Next 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 month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthOctober
194 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
32 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
September
Monuments nearby2+
2 of them World Heritage
Weather in Zacatecas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 81%
Today26 Oct27°21°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°3.6 mm
Wed28 Oct29°22°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct28°23°2.6 mm
Fri30 Oct28°23°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°21°4.4 mm
Sun1 Nov29°22°7.8 mm
Mon2 Nov27°22°3.4 mm
Tue3 Nov29°22°1.5 mm
When to go to Zacatecas
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 | 74 | 75 | 71 | 59 | 46 | 39 | 43 | 36 | 39 | 45 | 50 | 66 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 32 | 39 | 67 | 94 | 202 | 152 | 118 | 126 | 179 | 194 | 86 | 39 |
| Wet days | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 9 |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Zacatecas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Zacatecas
Nature around Zacatecas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Cuba seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Zacatecas
Earthquakes around Zacatecas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195020magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record33within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.8Pilón 31 km →2024 · 140 km
5.9Guamá Abajo 22 km ↙2024 · 95 km
5.9Pilón 37 km →2024 · 132 km
5.9Bartolome Maso 32 km ↓1976 · 121 km
Towns and villages around Zacatecas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Aceite0.9 kmLa Begonia2 kmEl Escandel2.2 kmAlto de Villalón2.7 kmLos Marañones2.7 kmLa Campana3 kmBonete3.1 kmEl Viso3.2 kmSanto Tomás3.6 kmEl Caney3.7 kmLa Leonor3.9 kmEl Oro3.9 kmLas Lajas4.3 kmSan Luis4.5 kmSan Fernando de Barajagua4.5 kmLas Flores4.6 kmMonserrate4.7 kmSan José4.7 kmFinca Juan Lien4.8 kmSanta Teresa4.8 kmBarrio Corea4.8 kmDos Bocas4.8 kmMina Tordera5.1 kmSoledad5.2 kmSan Vicente5.3 kmCristo5.4 kmDucoreaux5.4 kmMarianaje5.4 kmBarajagua5.4 kmLa Redondita5.5 kmSan José5.6 kmSan Miguel5.6 kmMatayegua5.7 kmEl Pilón y Palmar5.7 kmSan Juan5.7 kmMina El Quinto5.8 kmSanta Clara5.9 kmManacas5.9 kmLa Torre5.9 kmSevilla5.9 kmLa Redonda6 kmOcho de Marzo6.1 kmProsperidad6.1 kmVereda Las Lajas6.2 kmEl Cristo6.2 kmEl Salado6.4 kmLas Vegas6.6 kmLa Veguita6.7 kmEl Carmen7 kmLa Gloria7.2 kmVista Alegre7.2 kmArroyito Arriba7.2 kmCujabo7.2 kmMaceiras7.3 kmBoniato7.3 kmCuabitas7.4 kmSanta María7.4 kmEl Brujo7.5 kmMao7.6 kmCuaba7.7 kmSan Fernando7.7 kmLas Guásimas7.9 kmSan Enrique7.9 kmEl Cañón7.9 kmBrujo Matadero8 kmArroyito Abajo8.1 kmPuerto Boniato8.2 kmBrujo Cochiquera8.2 kmLa Esperanza8.3 kmMirador8.3 kmEl Carpintero8.4 kmEl Quemado8.6 kmTreinta de Noviembre8.6 kmPalmira8.6 kmEl Palenque Dos8.7 kmMorón de Palencia8.8 kmLos Coquitos8.9 kmSuma Paz8.9 kmBrujo UNECA9 kmBoniatico9.2 km
Places near Zacatecas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zacatecas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zacatecas.
What is the hottest month in Zacatecas?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Zacatecas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zacatecas?
October is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Zacatecas?
The sea is warmest in September at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.