Varadero weather in May
Varadero averages 30°C by day and 24°C at night in May, with the sea at 29°C and about 144 mm of rain in the month.
Day
30°C
Night
24°C
Sea
29°C
Rain
144 mm
Flight from London
9h
What May feels like
May is hot in Varadero: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Expect some rainy spells: about 144 mm falls in the month.
That is 12°C warmer than an average May day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Varadero is the #20 warmest in May.
Want it warmer in May?
These are hotter than Varadero this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Varadero weather by month
May is highlighted. Compare with April and June, or see the full year in Varadero.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 21°C | 25°C | 44 mm |
| February | 27°C | 21°C | 25°C | 25 mm |
| March | 28°C | 22°C | 26°C | 34 mm |
| April | 29°C | 23°C | 27°C | 35 mm |
| May | 30°C | 24°C | 29°C | 144 mm |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 30°C | 151 mm |
| July | 31°C | 26°C | 31°C | 117 mm |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 31°C | 133 mm |
| September | 31°C | 26°C | 31°C | 162 mm |
| October | 29°C | 25°C | 29°C | 106 mm |
| November | 28°C | 23°C | 27°C | 62 mm |
| December | 27°C | 22°C | 25°C | 48 mm |
Varadero in May: quick answers
Is Varadero hot in May?
May is hot in Varadero: proper beach weather. Average highs are 30°C and lows 24°C.
Can you swim in Varadero in May?
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Varadero in May?
Expect some rainy spells: about 144 mm falls in the month.
What is the warmest month in Varadero?
August, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is January at 26°C.
How long is the flight to Varadero from the UK?
About 9h direct from London, estimated from the 7,392 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in May for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in May from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. Rain is the average monthly total. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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