Colon Cemetery, Havana Cementerio de Cristóbal Colón
Colon Cemetery is a cemetery in Havana and a Monumento Nacional de Cuba. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Cuba and the 8th most looked-up sight in the country.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest between June and September, with daily highs reaching about 31 °C. This period also sees the most rain, with about 14 to 14 days of rainfall per month. The driest months are December and January, which have about 4 to 5 rainy days and daily highs of 26 °C.
Visitors can reach the site via José Martí International Airport, which is 15 km away. The cemetery is located 4 km from the capital, Havana. Nearby locations include John Lennon Park, which is 1 km away, and the National Capitol of Cuba, 4.2 km away. Other nearby sites include the Museum of the Revolution, Havana Cathedral, and Castillo de los Tres Reyes Del Morro. There is a fee of about US$5 for foreigners.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is June, with about 230 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 66 | 49 | 78 | 117 | 230 | 142 | 167 | 206 | 143 | 78 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
