Havana · Month comparison
May vs February
February ranks #1 overall vs May at #8. The driest month of the year: 46mm, 8 sunshine hours, and warm Caribbean air without the heat.
May
#8 of 12 months
Best match
The rainy season opens: prices fall, tourists thin out, but afternoon downpours become frequent.
- ↑Prices drop sharply as the wet season begins — casas particulares and mid-range hotels available at their lowest rates of the year.
- ↑Low tourist volumes mean Havana's streets, bars, and music venues feel far more local; the contrast with January is striking.
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.
| Factor | May | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 6 | 8 |
| Value score | 8 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 6 |
| Events score | 3 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 7 |
| Avg high temp | 30°C | 27°C |
| Monthly rain | 119mm | 46mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8hrs | 8hrs |
May trade-offs
- ↓Humidity jumps to 82% and the heat rises to 30°C — the combination makes outdoor activity exhausting without shade and water.
- ↓Afternoon downpours can disrupt classic-car tours, walking itineraries, and outdoor dining.
- ↓No major events; May is one of Havana's quieter cultural months.
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.
Scores compare months within Havana. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →