Havana Weather

January is one of the best months to visit Havana — the heart of the dry season, with plenty of sun, low humidity, and the year's most comfortable temperatures, around 26°C by day and 18°C at night. Rain is infrequent (about 65mm) and the air feels fresh rather than sticky, ideal for long days walking Old Havana's plazas, the Malecón, and the classic-car routes. Evening sea breezes along the Malecón can feel genuinely cool, so a light layer is worth carrying. This is peak season, so demand and prices are high — book casas particulares and the famous paladares (La Guarida, Doña Eutimia) well ahead, and bring all your cash, since cards don't work. The Caribbean sea is around 25°C, fine for a swim at Playas del Este. Practical reminders apply year-round: internet is scarce (carry offline maps), power outages can happen, and US travelers must visit under an authorized category. January's reliable weather makes the practical friction easier to absorb.

February is a prime month in Havana — dry, sunny, and warm at around 27°C by day and 18°C at night, with low humidity and the year's lowest rainfall (about 50mm). It's about as reliable as Havana weather gets, perfect for the full city program — the plazas, the Malecón, a classic-car tour, day trips to Viñales or the beaches — without the heavy heat and downpours of summer. Sunshine runs high and rain is rare. The annual Habano (cigar) festival often lands around late February or early March, drawing cigar enthusiasts; dates vary, so check ahead if that's a draw. This remains high season, so prices and demand stay elevated — book casas and the marquee paladares ahead and carry all your cash. The sea sits around 25°C, comfortable for a swim at Playas del Este. As always, plan for scarce internet (offline maps), possible power outages, and, for US travelers, an authorized travel category.

March continues the dry season with abundant sunshine and little rain (about 45mm), warming gently to around 28°C by day and 19°C at night. It's still very comfortable and one of the better months to visit. The weather suits everything Havana offers — long walks through Old Havana, a Malecón sunset, classic-car tours, and day trips out to Viñales. The sea is warming and the beaches at Playas del Este and Varadero are excellent. UV is strong, so sun protection is important even when the air feels pleasant. March can bring spring-break and holiday demand, keeping it firmly in high season — reserve casas and popular paladares ahead, and bring all the cash you'll need. The combination of dry weather and warm-but-not-oppressive temperatures makes the practical hassles easier to handle. Standard reminders: scarce internet (offline maps), possible blackouts, and an authorized travel category for US visitors.