Side-by-side comparison

Cuba vs Mexico: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Cuba and Mexico? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Cuba

North America

Dry winter is the move.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, December

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Mexico

North America

Dry winter, green summer.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, December

best

good

shoulder

off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

Month	Cuba	Mexico	Winner
January	best	best	tie
February	best	best	tie
March	best	best	tie
April	best	best	tie
May	good	good	tie
June	shoulder	good	Mexico 🇲🇽
July	shoulder	shoulder	tie
August	shoulder	shoulder	tie
September	off-season	off-season	tie
October	off-season	off-season	tie
November	good	shoulder	Cuba 🇨🇺
December	best	best	tie

Pick Cuba 🇨🇺 if you're going in…

November

Casas particulares are cheaper and more authentic than hotels.

Pick Mexico 🇲🇽 if you're going in…

June

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca is unforgettable but books out 6 months ahead.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, December.