Havana Cathedral Catedral de La Habana
Havana Cathedral is a cathedral and church building in Havana, Cuba. Built in 1777 with baroque architecture, it is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights on English Wikipedia in the country.
Planning a visit
The months from December to April bring lower rainfall totals and daily highs around 26 °C to 29 °C, making them suitable for a visit. The rain increases significantly between June and October, with monthly rainfall reaching up to 220 mm in June on about 14 days, and daily highs peaking at 32 °C in July and August. The cathedral is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:30, and on Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 to 12:00.
The site is located 1 km from the capital Havana. The nearest airport is José Martí International Airport, situated 18 km away. Nearby sights include Castillo de la Real Fuerza at 0.2 km, the Museum of the Revolution at 0.5 km, La Cabaña at 0.7 km, the National Capitol of Cuba at 1 km, and Castillo de los Tres Reyes Del Morro at 1.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is June, with about 220 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 66 | 48 | 77 | 114 | 220 | 135 | 159 | 199 | 142 | 78 | 54 |
| 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.
