Havana · Month comparison

March vs February

February ranks #1 overall vs March at #2. The driest month of the year: 46mm, 8 sunshine hours, and warm Caribbean air without the heat.

Havana March — cyclists and pedestrians on the Malecón seawall at dusk with El Capitolio dome glowing behind

March

#2 of 12 months

Best match

The best month to visit Havana — peak weather, fewer crowds, and affordable prices all at once.

  • ↑28°C highs, 8.5 sunshine hours, 74% humidity, and only 46mm of rain — the best weather scores of any month combined with moderate crowds.
  • ↑International tourists thin out after February half-term, meaning Old Havana's palaces, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, and El Floridita bar are all manageable.
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.
FactorMarchFebruary
Weather score
9
8
Value score
5
7
Crowd score
5
6
Events score
5
5
Atmosphere
8
7
Avg high temp28°C27°C
Monthly rain46mm46mm
Daily sunshine8.5hrs8hrs

March trade-offs

  • ↓No headline festivals; March sits between the Jazz Festival and Carnaval, so cultural programming is relatively low-key.
  • ↓Temperatures are climbing — 28°C is pleasant now, but by midday sightseeing in full sun requires pacing.
  • ↓Power outages (apagones) remain a reality in Havana year-round; March is no exception — carry a power bank.

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.
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