Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for December
| Metric | Havana | Miami | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 27°C (81°F) | 28°C (82°F)▲ | Miami |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 21°C (70°F) | 21°C (70°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days▲ | 6 days | Havana |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 23 mm▲ | 70 mm | Havana |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day▲ | 1h/day | Havana |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 78% | 78% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Miami |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Havana edges ahead as the better destination in December. Havana offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Miami sees 1 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.
Havana sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Miami is also comfortable at 28°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Havana is the stronger choice in December. Havana receives 9 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Havana reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Miami averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.
Havana receives approximately 23 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Miami sees 70 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Havana the drier option by 1 rain day and 47 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.
Highs of 27°C, lows of 21°C, 5 rain days
Highs of 28°C, lows of 21°C, 6 rain days
Pack for both: a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during December.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. December is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Havana | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 26°C | 5d | 28°C | 7d |
| Feb | 27°C | 4d | 29°C | 9d |
| Mar | 28°C | 5d | 30°C | 12d |
| Apr | 30°C | 7d | 31°C | 15d |
| May | 31°C | 14d | 32°C | 17d |
| Jun | 31°C | 21d | 32°C | 18d |
| Jul | 32°C | 20d | 32°C | 17d |
| Aug | 32°C | 21d | 31°C | 15d |
| Sep | 31°C | 22d | 30°C | 12d |
| Oct | 29°C | 16d | 29°C | 9d |
| Nov | 28°C | 7d | 28°C | 7d |
| Dec | 27°C | 5d | 28°C | 6d |
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