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San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress

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San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress

Havana, Cuba
Best timeNov–Apr
Set inHavana, Cuba
In season~84°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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64–91°F
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Feb–Apr. Go in Jan for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 69%
WarmestJul · 91°F
WettestSep
Best windowNov–Apr
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Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, colloquially known as La Cabaña, is an 18th-century fortress complex, the third-largest in the Americas, located on the elevated eastern side of the harbor entrance in Havana, Cuba. The fort rises above the 60-meter (200 ft) hilltop, along with Morro Castle. The fort is part of the Old Havana World Heritage Site which was created in 1982.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Apr, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

National Library José Martí
3 mi away
Colón Cemetery, Havana
4 mi away
Estadio Pedro Marrero
5 mi away
Key West
104 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress?

The best time to visit San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress is November–April, in Havana, Cuba.

Where is San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress?

San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress is in Havana, Cuba.

What is San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress known for?

Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, colloquially known as La Cabaña, is an 18th-century fortress complex, the third-largest in the Americas, located on the elevated eastern side of the harbor entrance in Havana, Cuba. The fort rises above the 60-meter (200 ft) hilltop, along with Morro Castle. The fort is part of the Old Havana World Heritage Site which was created in 1982.

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