Havana Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (47/100)
Is Havana safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Havana scores 47/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Cuba Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 7 May 2025); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the whole country (updated 25 Sep 2026); Canada says: avoid non-essential travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 30)
Government advisory (score 60)
September 27, 2026
Havana, Cuba has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 47 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 60/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 30/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Cuba travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Havana currently sits at 47/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Havana is government advisory (60/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (30/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (69/100) and natural hazards (36/100).
A score of 47 is higher than the scores of 62% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Havana, Cuba currently has a moderate baseline risk of 47/100 and is under a US State Department Level 2 advisory. Active alerts include an ongoing drought affecting the region, a Level 1 global dengue notice from the CDC, and a fuel availability notice in effect at ten Cuban airports until November 1.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Government advisory (score 60/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Transport safety (score 45/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Havana
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Havana
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is elevated. Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive work, use a VPN, watch for card-skimming at ATMs, and carry minimal cash.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Havana for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 45/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100), families with children (Health 45/100 · Natural disaster 30/100) and older travelers (Health 45/100 · Transport 45/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Havana
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
☁ Overcast
Havana, Cuba
| Today's high / low | 33.1°C / 24.3°C | Wind now / max | 8.9 km/h / 13.9 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 86% | Precipitation today | 3 mm · 75% chance |
| UV (max today) | 7.4 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:26 / 19:03 |
- High precipitation chance
- Thunderstorm risk
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:29 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 3.1 / 4.2 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 32 / 4.7 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:29 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Cuba - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in The Bahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-07-03
The Drought notification level is Orange.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 03:37:34 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Havana happened in February (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Cuba travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Cuba entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Havana
The most weather-stable two-month window for Havana is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 20°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 30 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Havana
Havana has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Unnamed hospital
- Hospital: Central Havana Pediatric Hospital
- Hospital: Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico 10 de Octubre (La Dependiente)
- Hospital: Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Freyre de Andrade (Emergencias)
- Hospital: Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras
- Hospital: Hospital Miguel Enríquez (La Benéfica)
- Hospital: Hospital Ortopédico Fructuoso Rodríguez
- Hospital: Hospital Universitario General Calixto García
- Hospital: Instituto de Gastroenterología
- Hospital: National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Capitanía del Puerto Habana
- Police: Comandancia General de la Brigada Especial del Centro Histórico
- Police: Dirección Territorial de Investigación y Operaciones Nº 1
- Police: Estación de Dragones
- Police: Oficina de Licencia de conducción
- Police: Sector Oquendo y Barnet
- Police: Zanja
- Embassy: Consulado General de España en La Habana
- Embassy: Embajada de la India
- Embassy: Embassy of Hungary
- Embassy: Embassy of Spain
- Embassy: Norwegian Embassy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Farmacia de Chacón
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Galiano y Vitudes
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Internacional Hotel Sevilla
- Pharmacy: International Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Johnson
- Pharmacy: La Reunión
- Fire station: Bomberos
- Fire station: Comando 1 Habana Vieja
- Fire station: Comando de Bomberos 13
- Fire station: Jefatura del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Cuba
- Fire station: Jefatura Nacional de Prevenciòn de Incendios
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Cuba)
| Police | 106 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 104 |
| Fire | 105 |
| General | 106 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
Show this screen to first responders, hotel staff, or passersby if you cannot speak the local language during an emergency.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare and medical provisions for long-term residents and travelers require careful navigation regarding available facilities and local resources. Specific medical infrastructure details remain limited in the current advisories.
Common scam patterns
- Petty theft and bag-snatching. Petty crimes such as bag-snatching and pickpocketing frequently occur in tourist areas and on public transport. Thieves often target visitors who openly display valuables, cameras, mobile devices, or jewellery. Tip: Safeguard personal belongings, leave valuables in your hotel safe, and avoid wearing or displaying expensive items.
- Taxi and street scams. Travelers may encounter street tricks and dishonest transportation schemes in tourist-heavy zones. Unofficial operators may attempt to overcharge visitors or misrepresent services. Tip: Use verified transportation and confirm prices before agreeing to any service or payment.
Area notes
- Playa. A district in Havana where facilities such as the Clínica Central Cira Garcia Hospital are located.
- Siboney. A residential area in Havana hosting the CIMEQ medical center.
- Marianao. An area in Havana where the Hospital Pediátrico Juan Manuel Marquez for children is situated.
- Miramar. Mentioned as a key neighborhood zone in Havana safety maps.
- Vedado. Home to medical and educational facilities like the Ramón González Coro Gyneco-Obstetric Teaching Hospital.
- Habana Vieja. A primary area featured in Havana safety and neighborhood mappings.
- Miramar. Mentioned as a neighborhood to evaluate for safety and lodging choices in Havana.
- Vedado. Included among the Havana neighborhoods featured in neighborhood safety guides.
- Habana Vieja. Highlighted as a primary district and tourist zone to review when assessing Havana safety.
- Miramar. Mentioned as part of Havana neighborhoods to compare for safety and business zones.
- Vedado. Listed among Havana neighborhoods evaluated for safety and traveler orientation.
- Habana Vieja. Highlighted as a primary Havana neighborhood and zone for traveler safety assessment.
- Miramar. Miramar is one of the designated zones mentioned for safety and neighborhood comparison in Havana.
- Vedado. Vedado is highlighted as a distinct neighborhood area to review when navigating Havana.
- Habana Vieja. Habana Vieja serves as a major historic and tourist zone where travelers should remain vigilant against petty crime.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 33 → 47 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 33 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Havana's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Havana
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Havana, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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