Weather in Havana, Dec. 20-26

Cold front coming in this Friday

Eduardo A. Fernandez Diaz

HAVANA TIMES — The first cold front of the current winter season will cause a noticeable drop in temperatures as it arrives on Friday afternoon, December 21. This will also result in some scattered showers that will last until Saturday, with temperatures remaining relatively low.

Maximum temperatures fall gradually to around 23°C (73°F) on Saturday (December 24), and the minimums will be around 18°C (64°F).

Winds will be strong and from the north for the first few days as the cold front comes in, continuing until Sunday when they will change direction and approach the island from the northeast.

On the first day of period there will be sea swells that will present a danger to small boats.

The sea surface temperature will drop to 24°C (75°F).

Weekly Forecast – valid as of Wednesday / December 19

Thursday, December 20 – max 28°C (82°F), min 20°C (68°F).
Partly cloudy.

Friday, December 21 – max 26°C (79°F), min 19°C (66°F).
Scattered showers.

Saturday, December 23 – max 23°C (73°F), min 17°C (63°F).
Scattered showers.

Sunday, December 24 – max 23°C (73°F), min 18°C (64°F).
Sunny.

Monday, December 25 – max 24°C (75°F), min 18°C (64°F).
Sunny.

Tuesday, December 26 – max 25°C (77°F), min 19°C (66°F).
Sunny.

Wednesday, December 27 – max 26°C (79°F), min 19°C (68°F).
Partly cloudy.