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Havana in February: go or not?

Excellent time. Havana in February scores 8.5/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 23.14°N · 82.36°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Havana · February
8.5
21–29°
Temperature
21%
Rain
7h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Spencer Everett via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

Even in winter, Havana enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.

February is the best month of the year in Havana. Compared to January: +2°C daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Sea
27°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 35
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Havana is January (8.5/10), 0.0 pt higher than February.

See January →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Cuba

🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyPeso cubain ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 47%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
Location

Where is Havana ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Cuba
Tropical climate with a 8.5 → 4.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
23.14°N · 82.36°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Havana?
January is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 21.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Havana get in January?
Havana averages 7.0 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Havana?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Havana in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Havana good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Havana scores 8.0/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Havana?
August is the most difficult month to visit Havana, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Havana in February?
In February, the sea averages 27°C in Havana: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Havana in February?
The average UV index reaches 7 in February in Havana (high), with about 11.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.