Weather in Santiago de Cuba is pretty hot throughout the year although light trade winds add a little relief.

Throughout the year the risk of sun burn is high with the UV index at 7-9 from November until February and then at the maximum 11 for the other months, except October where the average is 10.

Sheltered by the mountains, Santiago de Cuba's weather sees more days of sunshine than days with clouds, with the best weather at the beginning of the year continuing until April.

The below table shows Santiago weather averages throughout the year.