The Cuban climate is mild and sub-topical with cool tradewinds to provide relief from the heat and humidity. There is not much variation between day and night temperatures along the coast and average sea temperatures are 77°F (25°C). The rainy season, from May to October, is also the hurricane season, but most hurricanes strike between August and October, while the wettest months are May and June, particularly around Havana. Summer temperatures average around 81°F (27°C) with humidity at about 80 percent. Temperatures of about 68°F (20°C) are usual in winter.
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