Cayo Largo del Sur
Island Tropical Cuban island known for white-sand beaches
Cayo Largo del Sur is a Cuban cay with long white‑sand beaches, coral reefs and dive sites; visitors come for snorkeling, sport diving and low‑density resort stays.
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How to Get to Cayo Largo del Sur #
Cayo Largo del Sur is served by Vilo Acuña Airport (IATA: CYO) on the island. Visitors normally fly on domestic scheduled flights (for example from Havana) into CYO; from the airport most hotels and beaches are reached by short taxi or pre-arranged resort transfer (typically 10-30 minutes) along the island’s coastal roads.
Tips for Visiting Cayo Largo del Sur #
- Fly into Cayo Largo's small airport on a scheduled flight from Havana or Varadero and book transfers or your resort shuttle in advance-on-island transport options are limited.
- Visit during the dry season (roughly November-April) for calmer seas and more reliable boat/snorkel excursions; expect reduced services and more weather-related disruption during hurricane season.
Best Time to Visit Cayo Largo del Sur #
Visit between November and April for the sunniest, driest conditions and the best beach and snorkel experience; note elevated hurricane risk in late summer and early autumn.
Weather & Climate near Cayo Largo del Sur #
Cayo Largo del Sur's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 21°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1014 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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June
June is hot with highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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July
July is hot with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).
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September
September is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (189 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.
