Pinar del Rio weather in May
In May, Pinar del Rio sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 110 mm of rain across 13.6 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Pinar del Rio's 7th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pinar del Rio's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 110 mm
- 13.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 5:59 AM – 7:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.61 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical May day in Pinar del Rio reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 31 | 22 |
| 9 | 31 | 22 |
| 10 | 31 | 22 |
| 11 | 31 | 22 |
| 12 | 31 | 22 |
| 13 | 31 | 22 |
| 14 | 31 | 22 |
| 15 | 31 | 22 |
| 16 | 31 | 22 |
| 17 | 31 | 22 |
| 18 | 31 | 23 |
| 19 | 30 | 23 |
| 20 | 30 | 23 |
| 21 | 30 | 23 |
| 22 | 30 | 23 |
| 23 | 30 | 23 |
| 24 | 30 | 23 |
| 25 | 30 | 23 |
| 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 27 | 30 | 23 |
| 28 | 30 | 23 |
| 29 | 30 | 23 |
| 30 | 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 30 | 23 |
How May really feels in Pinar del Rio
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Pinar del Rio weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 18° | 36 | 5.4 | 10.8 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 27° / 18° | 25 | 4.3 | 11.2 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 28° / 19° | 25 | 4.5 | 11.8 | 7.2 |
| Apr | 30° / 21° | 37 | 6.2 | 12.5 | 5.8 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 110 | 13.6 | 13.1 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 180 | 21.9 | 13.3 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 126 | 21.6 | 13.2 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 31° / 24° | 154 | 23.2 | 12.8 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 182 | 23.5 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 110 | 15.5 | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 20° | 31 | 5.3 | 10.9 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 26° / 19° | 26 | 4.5 | 10.7 | 7.7 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 27% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 34%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 49 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 51 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 74 | 26 |
| 3 | 74 | 26 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 74 | 26 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 72 | 28 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 69 | 31 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 67 | 33 |
| 19 | 66 | 34 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Pinar del Rio gets around 110 mm of rain over 13.6 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 45% and peaks near 66% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 66 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 31 |
| 4 | 31 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 31 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 8 | 31 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 10 | 33 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 35 |
| 13 | 37 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 41 |
| 16 | 43 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 47 |
| 19 | 49 |
| 20 | 51 |
| 21 | 52 |
| 22 | 54 |
| 23 | 56 |
| 24 | 57 |
| 25 | 59 |
| 26 | 60 |
| 27 | 61 |
| 28 | 62 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 65 |
| 31 | 66 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
| Oppressive (%) | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 81 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 41 | 36 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 42 | 37 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 42 | 38 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 42 | 38 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 43 | 38 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 43 | 39 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 43 | 39 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 44 | 39 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 44 | 40 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 44 | 41 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 43 | 42 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 42 | 45 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 42 | 46 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 41 | 48 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 40 | 51 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 53 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 54 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 56 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 58 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 60 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 63 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 65 | 2 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 67 | 2 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 70 | 2 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 72 | 3 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 74 | 3 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 76 | 4 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 77 | 5 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 79 | 5 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 81 | 6 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:07 AM to 5:54 AM, and sunset from 6:56 PM to 7:10 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 6:07 | 6:56 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 6:07 | 6:57 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 6:06 | 6:57 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 6:05 | 6:58 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 6:05 | 6:58 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 6:04 | 6:59 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 6:04 | 6:59 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 6:03 | 7:00 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 6:02 | 7:00 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 6:02 | 7:00 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 6:01 | 7:01 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 6:01 | 7:01 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 6:00 | 7:02 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 6:00 | 7:02 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 5:59 | 7:03 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 5:59 | 7:03 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:58 | 7:04 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:58 | 7:04 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:58 | 7:05 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:57 | 7:05 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:57 | 7:05 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 5:57 | 7:06 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 5:56 | 7:06 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 5:56 | 7:07 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:56 | 7:07 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:55 | 7:08 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 5:55 | 7:08 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 5:55 | 7:09 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 5:55 | 7:09 |
| 30 | 13.2 | 5:55 | 7:10 |
| 31 | 13.3 | 5:54 | 7:10 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.61 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.93 kWh/m² to a high of 6.68 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.61 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Pinar del Rio
In May, Pinar del Rio sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Pinar del Rio sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Pinar del Rio's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Pinar del Rio?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Pinar del Rio for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Pinar del Rio in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Pinar del Rio sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Pinar del Rio in May
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 33 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Pinar del Rio in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pinar del Rio peaks around June 23 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Pinar del Rio in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Pinar del Rio is worst in June — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.3× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Pinar del Rio?
Pinar del Rio sits at 22.4°N, 83.7°W, 55 m above sea level, in Cuba. The nearest listed city is Consolación del Sur, 21 km away.
Topography around Pinar del Rio
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pinar del Rio.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pinar del Rio has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m around an average of 49 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 401 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 654 m.
The land around Pinar del Rio is covered by artificial surfaces (34%), trees (28%) and grassland (21%) within 3 km, trees (55%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and water (54%) and trees (28%) within 80 km.
Cuba travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / L
- 110 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 39% of US
- price level, 2011
- GDP per capita
- $9,605
- 2020
- Happiness
- 5.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2011
- Homicide rate
- 4.5
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 8.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 515
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Pinar del Rio (22.4165°, -83.6966°, elevation 55 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).