Weather · Month by month
Cuba weather in March
One of the better months — dry, sunny and pleasantly warm, in or near high season.
In March Cuba is in its dry season, with typical daytime highs around 28°C (82°F), nights near 19°C (66°F) and a warm sea around 26°C (79°F). Expect low rainfall on about 5 days, and no tropical-storm risk (outside hurricane season).
- Daytime high
- 28°C / 82°F
- Night-time low
- 19°C / 66°F
- Sea temperature
- 26°C / 79°F
- Warm enough to swim
- Rainfall
- Mostly dry
- ~5 rainy days
- Hurricane risk
- None — outside hurricane season
- Season
- Dry season
- Crowds & prices
- High
Live conditions right now
The figures above are typical March averages. Here is what the weather is actually doing across Cuba today.
Full forecast, all cities and the live Atlantic hurricane map on the Cuba weather hub.
Best time to visit
Cuba's most reliable weather is the dry season (roughly November–April) — driest and sunniest around January, February, March, April, December. The wet season (May–October) is hotter and cheaper and overlaps the Atlantic hurricane season (1 June–30 November, peak September).
Cuba weather, month by month
Events & highlights
Beyond the forecast, here is some of what happens across Cuba in March:
- Peak of the dry high season — the driest, sunniest stretch of the year — book beaches and Havana well ahead
- Festival Internacional de la Trova (in some years) — Santiago de Cuba and beyond — traditional trova music
Frequently asked questions
- Is March a good time to visit Cuba?
- One of the better months — dry, sunny and pleasantly warm, in or near high season. In March Cuba is in its dry season, with typical daytime highs around 28°C (82°F), nights near 19°C (66°F) and a warm sea around 26°C (79°F). Expect low rainfall on about 5 days, and no tropical-storm risk (outside hurricane season).
- How hot is Cuba in March?
- In March, daytime highs typically reach about 28°C (82°F) and nights fall to around 19°C (66°F). The sea sits near 26°C (79°F). These are typical averages — check the live conditions for what it is doing right now.
- Does it rain in Cuba in March?
- March is in Cuba's dry season, with low rainfall — roughly 5 days with some rain. Days are mostly bright and dry.
- Is March in Cuba's hurricane season?
- No. The Atlantic hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November, so March is outside it. You can still track weather live via the U.S. National Hurricane Center map on our weather page.
Temperatures, rainfall and sea figures are typical long-run monthly averages for the Havana/north-coast reference and vary by year and region; they are not a forecast. Always check the live conditions and the U.S. National Hurricane Center map above before travelling. 2026-08-01