What's The Weather Like In Varadero In October
The wettest and hottest month in Varadero is October with high temperatures, humidity and rainfall. It is still cyclone season so it can also be windy when a cyclone approaches the area. Seas can be choppy due to higher winds and more dangerous than other months here.
Rain
The average rainfall is 400mm that will fall over around 13 days. It will fall in tropical storms that are over quickly leaving fine and sunny days. Rainfall will start to ease towards the end of the month to the low of 10mm falling in November. You will know in advance of any cyclones approaching the area so it is unlikely that you will be caught out in the open during one.
Temperature
Another hot month for Varadero sees the average temperature of 26°C that lies between the average high/low temperatures of 22°C and 29°C. Nights are still warm and can be humid but nearly everywhere you go is air conditioned so it will be comfortable at night.
Humidity
Humidity is still high with an average humidity of 85% due to the high temperatures and high rainfall. Humidity will lessen towards the end of the year when the dry season starts.
Sea Temperature
The average sea temperature is still dropping slightly from the high of 30°C in August to 28°C and will continue to drop slightly to a low of 24°C in February. The sea temperature here remains pleasant for water activities such as swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving.
Sunshine Hours
Sunshine hours has dropped again to 8 hours this month as it goes up and down depending on the amount of cloud cover and rain from the tropical storms.
Fog
You will also have foggy days in Varadero and the high of 22 days is seen in March. This month you should expect an average of 18 foggy days that will continue to decrease towards the end of the year.
Varadero Hotels In October
Villa Tortuga
The Villa Tortuga is located on a quiet side street and is an all inclusive resort withy lush landscaping and low rise buildings with a central pool surrounded by the villas. Next to the pool is a thatched roof shack serving snacks and drinks. All of the rooms have air conditioning; bathroom, satellite TV and the superior rooms have a view of the ocean.
Enjoy a meal at one of the 3 restaurants including a buffet or walk to a local café or restaurant nearby. The resort offers moped rental, a tour desk for all excursions, sauna, aerobics, salsa lessons and non-motorised water sports such as windsurfing and snorkelling.
Club Amigo Tropical Hotel
Club Amigo Tropical Hotel is a 3 star all inclusive accommodation for the whole family. Choose from a standard double room, superior room or an apartment. All rooms have air conditioning, bathroom, satellite TV, phones and mini bars. There are 2 restaurants, bars and snack bar for meals, 2 swimming pools, one just for the kids, activities and entertainment during the day and evenings as well as non-motorised water sports and beach volleyball. You can rent a car, motorbike or bicycle here, have a massage and shop in the boutique stores on site.
Bars And Restaurants
Le Sarten
On the beach front you will find Le Sarten, serving great food in a great location. You can sit at the outdoor tables and watch the beach or indoors. Portions are generous of tasty Cuban food with the pork skewers and chicken dishes a favourite with the tourists. Locals eat here too so you know the food is good. Try the seafood platter with plenty to eat for 2 people full of fresh local seafood.
Casa de Fondue
The Casa de Fondue has a great selection of French/Swiss cuisine with cheese fondue the house specialty. Try the fondue with chicken or beef and the fried cheese is a favourite as are the various steak dishes. Service is good and the prices are reasonable.
Things To Do In Varadero In October
Cardenas
Just 11 miles from Varadero and worth a few hours in is Cardenas, a small town where the horse and cart is more prevalent than cars. There is a statue of Christopher Columbus in Parque Colon, beautiful stained glass windows in the Catedral de la Concepción Inmaculada and the rum factory, Arrechabala is on the beach front and here they make Havana Club and Buccanero Rums. There are factory tours between 9am and 4pm. There is a market in the town and some lovely old buildings to see.
Puente de Bacunayagua
For breathtaking views you need to visit the tallest bridge in Cuba. You can see it on a jeep tour or go to the Puente de Bacunayagua. It traverses the valley and you can see the ocean and watch vultures catching the thermals over the inland valley. There is a bar nearby where you can get a drink and a snack and sit and watch the view. The pina colades are a favourite with the tourists.
Guama Park
For a heart stopping adventure you need to visit Guama Park in the National Park on Zapata Peninsula. This is a crocodile farm where you can hold a crocodile and have your picture taken and watch them being fed. There is a guided tour that takes you from the babies in the swamps to the larger ones in the park.
You get to hold smaller ones and see the incrfedible speed and strength of the larger fully grown crocodiles. An Indian Village is also here and you can stay here if you book early enough. Locals will show how they hunt them with just a bow and arrow and there is a café where you can try crocodile meat. The boat ride to the island is fun and you will see different marine life on the way. There is a smoking ceremony in an Indian hut in the village and you can see how the Indians lived before the area was developed.
