Parque Nacional La Güira

National Park Coastal national park in Pinar del Río, mangrove ecosystems

La Güira National Park on Cuba’s western coast preserves limestone hills, dry forest and a rugged shoreline; visitors hike trails and study coastal flora and fauna near Pinar del Río.

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Parque Nacional La Güira
22.7010, -83.3680

How to Get to Parque Nacional La Güira #

Nearest city access typically by road from Pinar del Río or nearby coastal towns. Use private transport or arrange transfers through local tour operators; public buses may reach nearby towns but not park entrances directly.

Tips for Visiting Parque Nacional La Güira #

  • Bring insect repellent and a lightweight rain jacket-tropical parks are humid and shifts in weather are sudden.
  • Hire a local guide to learn about endemic plants and the park's agricultural history-official signage may be sparse.

Best Time to Visit Parque Nacional La Güira #

Visit in the dry season for more reliable trail access and clearer conditions for wildlife viewing.

Dry Season
Nov-Apr · 22-28°C
Easier trails and clearer access to viewpoints; birdwatching is productive.
Wet Season
May-Oct · 24-30°C
Lush vegetation and dramatic skies; roads can be muddy and some areas inaccessible.

Weather & Climate near Parque Nacional La Güira #

Climate

Parque Nacional La Güira's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1551 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryAprilDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 24°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 27°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (215 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

215 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (193 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (209 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

209 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (152 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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