Cayo Fragoso
Island Cuban cay in Villa Clara Province with sandy beaches
Small cay off Cuba’s northern coast in Villa Clara Province. Visitors come for beaches, fishing and reef snorkeling from nearby boat landings.
How to Get to Cayo Fragoso #
Access is by small boat from ports in Villa Clara Province; the nearest larger harbor is Caibarién. Chartered fishing boats or licensed excursion operators handle landings when sea conditions permit; shallow approaches require a local captain familiar with the reefs.
Tips for Visiting Cayo Fragoso #
- Arrange passage with a licensed charter or the local fishermen's cooperative-private landings are regulated and small craft handle the shallow approaches best.
- Bring a reef-safe sunscreen and snorkeling gear; the fringe reef is worth exploring when seas are calm.
- Respect any signs of private ownership or restricted areas-some Cuban cays fall under managed conservation rules.
Best Time to Visit Cayo Fragoso #
Best visited November to April for predictable sea conditions and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Cayo Fragoso #
Cayo Fragoso's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 19°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1261 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (195 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
