Cuba Weather in February

 Season: Dry Season 

In Short: sunny, enough sunlight, one of driest months

Street View in Havana

Cuba weather in February is warm as a whole. February is one of the driest months in Cuba, with an average of 5 rainy days and an average total precipitation of 69 mm. Most days of the month are sunny and the daily lowest and highest temperature average between 19°C (66.2°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The sun rises before 7 a.m. and sets around 6 p.m. each day, bringing enough sunlight in February.

 The warmest cities in Cuba in February 

Guantanamo: 20-28.3°C (68°F-82.94°F); Santiago de Cuba: 19.7-28.4°C (67.46°F-83.12°F); Holguin: 19.8-28.8°C (67.64°F-83.84°F)

 The coldest cities in Cuba in February 

Santa Clara: 18.4-26.8°C (65.12°F-80.24°F); Pinar del Río: 18.8-26.9°C (65.84°F-80.42°F); Havana: 18.6-26.1°C (65.48°F-78.98°F)

Recommended Clothes to Wear in February

Tops

If you travel to Cuba in February, short-sleeved shirt made of cotton is more advised because of its high breathability. A thin sun protection coat is also needed if you are more sensitive to the sunlight and temperature. Or you can wear a light hoodie directly on a windy day. Girls can wear long-sleeved dress for convenience as well.

Bottoms

It is best to wear thin jeans or slacks as your bottoms. If you arrange your itinerary on the beach, you’d better wear sandals, Crocs or flip flops. Bikini suit is also a must when you enjoy sea activities. While if your trip requires more walking or cycling, you need to opt for sneakers or causal shoes to keep you comfortable.

 Essential items: To protect yourself against strong UV rays, you must bring sun protection items such as sunscreen, sunglasses or sunhat. Even if it rains less in February, you should still pack any rain gear like a raincoat or umbrella in your suitcase. What’s more, insect repellent is very necessary in the tropical rainforests in Cuba.

Top Things to Do in Cuba in February

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Cycling around Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba is the best place to enjoy the flavor of the Caribbean. It is one important city in Cuba, known for its colonial history and music heritage. The optimal climate in February here is ideal for hiking or cycling around the Sierra Maestra mountains. In addition, you can also choose to relax yourself on a beautiful beach at sunset and then get tipsy in a local bar at night. Leaning about the history of this city at the Emilio Bacardí Moreau Museum and visiting the El Castillo del Morro San Pedro de la Roca fortress are also the best parts of your trip.  

Strolling in Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos was founded by the French as a resort, where you can slow your pace to enjoy a leisurely time. It can be regarded as a cultural destination where you can view stunning neoclassical buildings. If it is a cloudy day in February, you can stroll through the picturesque avenue in the rich neighborhood of Punta Gorda at sunset instead of looking forward to do water activities at the bay. If art is more your thing, you can also explore the famous Palacio Ferrer, a blue palace with an art gallery on its ground floor.

Having fun on the Best Beach in Holguin

Playa Esmerelda, located in Holguin, is one of the best beaches on Cuba island. The swimming conditions here are the best because the beach is not affected by any wind from the north and the sea temperature in February is about 25°C (77°F). So you can swim and do other water sports here to have fun. You can also climb to the top of the Hill of Cross for a panoramic view of the city. Besides, there are some amazing colonial architecture and large squares that you can admire.

Cuba Festivals in February 2024

Festival del Habano

When it comes to Cuba, one of things in your mind must be cigar. Cubans celebrate a cigar-themed festival in Havana from February 26th to March 1st, 2024 due to its comfortable climate, the Festival del Habano, named after the city’s famous cigar brand. This festival attracts so many cigar aficionados, experts and distributors from all over the world to Cuba every year. If you are interested in Cuban cigar and its history, you can’t miss experiencing a series of activities at this festival, such as visiting the plantations and factories, and rolling and tasting cigars under professional guidance. There is also a gala dinner for awards and auctions that you can enjoy.

Feria International de Libro

The most popular cultural event in Cuba in February 2024 is the Feria International de Libro, an international book fair held from 9th to the 16th across the whole island. It usually starts in Havana and ends in Santiago de Cuba. Books from more than 100 publishers are exhibited and sold at fairs, classified by genre, subject or author. Sharing ideas with others at a reading party, appreciating local music at a concert and viewing artistic works at an exhibition are all the best parts of this festival.

International Salsa Festival

Salsa dance originated in Cuba and is also world famous. When you happen to be in Cuba between February 20th and 25th, 2024, you can revel in the International Salsa Festival to truly feel the charm of this dance. At this festival, representatives of Cuba’s best Salsa groups come together with international orchestras and singers to give you a feast of music and dance. Besides, not only can you dance to live music in any of the bars here, but also can you take professional Salsa dance lessons.

February Weather of Major Cuba Cities

City	Temperature	Rainfall (mm)	Humidity (%)	Sunrise/ Sunset
Havana	18.6-26.1°C (65.5°F-79°F)	68.6	74	07:08:47  /18:17:11
Camaguey	19.3-28.8°C  (66.7°F-83.8°F)	19	75	06:47:49  /18:01:21
Holguin	19.8-28.8°C  (67.6°F-83.8°F)	7	76	06:39:28  /17:54:11
Santiago de Cuba	19.7-28.4°C (67.5°F-83.1°F)	15	77	06:39:28  /17:55:41
Cienfuegos	19.1-27.3°C (66.4°F-81.1°F)	20	77	06:59:43  /18:10:25
Guantanamo	20-28.3°C (68°F-82.9°F)	15	77	06:34:52  /17:51:20
Santa Clara	18.4-26.8°C (65.1°F-80.2°F)	22	78	06:58:31  /18:08:32
Pinar del Río	18.4-26.8°C (65.1°F-80.2°F)	24	78	07:13:53  /18:24:07

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