Weather in Varadero in September

How September compares

September is the 4th warmest month of the year in Varadero and ranks 19th of 134 destinations we compare for September - see where else is hot in September. Against London's average high of 18.6°C in September, Varadero is 11.2°C warmer by day and 14.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in September

The typical September day in Varadero peaks at 29.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.9°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 25.7°C; one night in ten drops to 24.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day here reached 32.4°C (1998-09-03) and the coldest night 23.3°C (2018-09-07).

Rain in September

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 23 days with 1 mm or more, 152 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest September was 2017 with 352 mm, the driest 2004 with 79 mm. Humidity averages 81%, which makes the heat feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.

Sea temperature in September

The sea averages 29.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 29.1°C to 29.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:12 and sets about 19:29 local time in mid-September. Average cloud cover is 62%.

Is September a good time to visit Varadero?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days but expect showers. The best months for Varadero on our scoring are February, March, April; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Hot days, with little relief at night

Varadero feels much hotter than London in September, with average daytime highs around 11°C higher. Temperatures reach 30°C on 45% of days, so pack for sustained heat rather than occasional warm spells. Humidity averages 81%, adding to the sticky feel, while average overnight lows around 26°C mean evenings offer limited relief. Loose, lightweight clothes are a better fit than heavy layers, and air-conditioned accommodation is a sensible priority if you struggle to sleep in warmth. Keep strenuous outdoor plans away from midday and leave room for breaks. This month suits heat lovers better than travellers who prefer cooler days for being active.

Rain is the main compromise

With about 23 rainy days, wet weather needs to be part of your plans rather than treated as an unlikely interruption. That does not mean continuous rain, but the figures do not promise brief showers or a reliably dry part of the day either. Sunshine averages about 4.6 hours across 12.1 hours of daylight, so long daylight hours should not be mistaken for long spells of sun. Pack a light waterproof and keep outdoor plans easy to rearrange. If you are committing to the roughly 10-hour flight from London mainly for dependable sunbathing weather, September is a less convincing choice than its warm temperatures might suggest.