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Cuba’s tropical weather can affect flights, roads, beaches, excursions, electricity and communications. Travellers should distinguish a normal tropical forecast from an official tropical storm or hurricane alert and follow official bulletins rather than social-media rumours.
When is hurricane season in Cuba?
The Atlantic hurricane season generally runs from June through November. A seasonal risk does not mean that a storm will affect every destination or every trip. Conditions can differ greatly between western, central and eastern Cuba.
What travellers should monitor
- Official storm track and intensity bulletins
- Local warnings for wind, rain, flooding and coastal conditions
- Airline schedule changes and airport notices
- Hotel instructions and excursion cancellations
- Electricity, mobile-network and road disruptions
Before departure
- Confirm that travel insurance covers delays and interruptions.
- Save your policy, airline booking and emergency numbers offline.
- Download offline maps and keep a printed accommodation address.
- Check the forecast for the exact region, not only “Cuba.”
- Keep medication and essential documents in carry-on luggage.
If a storm threatens Cuba
Follow instructions from local authorities, the hotel and the airline. Do not go to the beach or shoreline to watch rough seas. Avoid flooded roads and do not assume that a storm has passed because rain temporarily stops.
Possible effects in Varadero
Weather systems may cause strong wind, heavy rain, high waves, beach closures, excursion cancellations and flight changes even without a direct hurricane landfall. Resort operations can also be affected by power or supply interruptions.
After a storm
- Confirm airport and road conditions before leaving the hotel.
- Expect temporary Internet, electricity or payment disruptions.
- Do not drink water from an uncertain source.
- Follow hotel instructions for safe areas and transportation.
Frequently asked questions
Does hurricane season mean I should avoid Cuba?
No. It means travellers should monitor official forecasts, keep flexible plans and verify insurance coverage.
Can Varadero be affected without a direct landfall?
Yes. Strong wind, heavy rain, high surf, airport delays and power interruptions can occur even when the storm centre passes elsewhere.
What should I keep offline?
Flight details, hotel contacts, insurance policy, passport copy, emergency numbers, maps and payment information.
Related English guides
- 72-Hour Cuba Travel Backup Plan
- Cancelled or Delayed Flights to Cuba
- Travel Insurance Claims After a Cuba Trip
- Best Time to Visit Cuba
- Rainy Days in Varadero
- Varadero Beach Conditions
- Cuba Power Outages
- Internet in Cuba
- Varadero Travel Guide
- Cuba Entry Requirements
- Transportation in Cuba
French monitoring page: Cuba hurricane season and preparation.
Understanding early tropical systems
Tropical Depression in Cuba explains the differences between a tropical wave, depression, storm and hurricane, plus the impacts travellers should monitor before changing plans.
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