Varadero
Cuba
Varadero, also referred to as Playa Azul, is a resort town in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. Varadero Beach is rated one of the world's best beaches in TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards since 2019, ranking at number 9 as of January 2024. Common activities include fishing and excursions to Matanzas, Cardenas, and the Peninsula de Zapata.
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Weather by month in Varadero
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.4°C | 11.6°C | 16 mm |
| Feb | 33.9°C | 13°C | 20 mm |
| Mar | 35.5°C | 13.9°C | 12 mm |
| Apr | 37.5°C | 16.8°C | 23 mm |
| May | 36.4°C | 20°C | 65 mm |
| Jun | 37.5°C | 22.9°C | 76 mm |
| Jul | 37°C | 23.2°C | 68 mm |
| Aug | 37.3°C | 24°C | 77 mm |
| Sep | 36.7°C | 23.4°C | 78 mm |
| Oct | 36.2°C | 17.5°C | 70 mm |
| Nov | 34.7°C | 16.3°C | 34 mm |
| Dec | 33.1°C | 12.1°C | 20 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Main language
- Spanish
- On the map
- 23.18° N, 81.19° W
Near Varadero
- Havana · 120 km away
- Key West · 164 km away
- Trinidad · 198 km away
- Islamorada · 202 km away
- Key Largo · 226 km away
- Viñales · 265 km away
More of Cuba
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