Havana · Month comparison

August vs February

February ranks #1 overall vs August at #12. The driest month of the year: 46mm, 8 sunshine hours, and warm Caribbean air without the heat.

Havana August — aerial view of Havana rooftops during hurricane season, the city spread below under tropical skies

August

#12 of 12 months

Avoid

Peak hurricane season heat and rain — visit only for the lowest prices or the tail of Carnaval.

  • ↑Budget prices at their floor — accommodation and flights are cheapest of the dry-season shoulder.
  • ↑The tail of Carnaval de La Habana extends into early August, giving a final chance to catch the festival atmosphere.
Havana February — three elderly Cuban musicians in white shirts and straw hats playing guitar in Old Havana

February

#1 of 12 months

Best match

The driest month of the year: 46mm, 8 sunshine hours, and warm Caribbean air without the heat.

  • ↑February is statistically Havana's driest month — only 46mm — making it the most reliable for outdoor photography and all-day sightseeing.
  • ↑8 hours of sunshine per day and 27°C highs with low humidity (75%) — the single best weather month in the calendar.
FactorAugustFebruary
Weather score
2
8
Value score
8
7
Crowd score
8
6
Events score
3
5
Atmosphere
2
7
Avg high temp32°C27°C
Monthly rain133mm46mm
Daily sunshine8.5hrs8hrs

August trade-offs

  • ↓133mm of rain and 84% humidity with 32°C highs — the most oppressive combination of the year for outdoor comfort.
  • ↓Peak hurricane risk: August sits at the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season and Cuba is directly in the main storm track.
  • ↓Post-Carnaval Havana can feel deflated; the city's energy is lower than any other month before September.

February trade-offs

  • ↓High season crowds persist from January — popular casas particulares and boutique hotels in Old Havana require advance booking.
  • ↓Prices remain at moderate-season levels; the budget window of the wet season is still months away.
  • ↓Internet access is limited to Nauta Wi-Fi hotspots and hotel lobbies; connectivity frustrations are a constant regardless of month.
See all 12 months for Havana →August in detail →February in detail →
Scores compare months within Havana. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →