Cuba weather in March - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

March is one of the best months for a holiday in Cuba.

Weather in March at a glance

Daytime temperature: 30°C
Night-time temperature: 18°C
Daylight hours: 12h00min
Chance of rain: 15%
Days with thunderstorms: 2%
Muggy days: 93%

An overview for the country. Conditions can vary between cities and regions.

Plan your trip · March

Cuba in March: weather for a week away

Compare destinations and see how many days of a typical trip met your preferred temperature range, with less than 1 mm of daily precipitation.

Historical dataNASA POWER1981-2025

City or region

Compare with history

What weather do you prefer?

Havana in March: Sightseeing

1981-2025

Daytime temperature 18-28°CDaily precipitation Less than 1 mm

Days matching your plans

1.2 / 7

Weekly average; typical number of days: 0-3

At least 5 matching days

of historical weeks

All 7 days match

<1%

of historical weeks

How many matching days were there in a week?

Each bar shows the share of historical weeks.

46%

0days

16%

1day

17%

2days

12%

3days

4days

5days

<1%

6days

<1%

7days

5-7 days matching your preferences

When to go? Compare the months

Average matching days per week

3.4Jan 1.9Feb 1.2Mar 0.4Apr 0May 0Jun 0Jul 0Aug 0Sept 0.3Oct 1.7Nov 2.9Dec

The highest average was in January: 3.4 matching days per week.

Cuba in March: which destinations match most often?

Comparison of 10 cities and regions using your selected conditions.

Havana · 1981-2025

Hot days and warm nights in March

Does the temperature drop below 20°C during hot weather?

84%of hot days with a minimum ≥20°C

70%of weeks with at least 3 warm nights*

On 84% of hot days, the temperature stayed at or above 20°C even at its coolest. This covers 728 days with a maximum of at least 30°C.

Lowest temperature on hot days

Below 18°C2%

18°C to below 20°C14%

At least 20°C84%

* A warm night is represented by the daily minimum ≥20°C. Maximum and minimum refer to the same day; this does not isolate the night following a particular hot day.

Havana · Your holiday week

How much can temperatures change during a week?

Check cooler hours as well as afternoon temperatures.

Coolest time of day16.5-20.2°CWeekly minimum: typical range

Warmest day30.2-32.5°CWeekly maximum: typical range

4.1°CTypical difference between the highest and lowest daytime maxima in a week

How often does it get cooler from one day to the next?

15%of weeks with a day-to-day drop in maximum temperature of at least 5°C

Daytime temperatures usually changed gradually, but allow for cooler hours when packing.

Ranges are the 20th-80th percentiles of whole-week minima and maxima, not forecast limits. Cooling compares consecutive daily maxima, not day and night temperatures.

Compare all destinations

18-28°C · Less than 1 mm · 1981-2025
City or region	Days matching your plans	At least 5 matching days	All 7 days match
Havana	1.2 / 7	3%	<1%
Santiago de Cuba	0.1 / 7	0%	0%
Holguín	0.7 / 7	<1%	0%
Varadero	1.6 / 7	5%	<1%
Sancti Spíritus	0.5 / 7	1%	<1%
Camagüey	0.2 / 7	<1%	0%
Bayamo	0.1 / 7	0%	0%
Santa Clara	0.9 / 7	2%	<1%
Ciego de Ávila	0.5 / 7	<1%	0%
Cienfuegos	0.8 / 7	2%	<1%

Where do the figures come from?

The analysis includes 1,125 complete 7-day periods out of 1,125 possible periods in 45 years (1981-2025), for Havana. Every week lies entirely within the selected month. Overlapping weeks are not independent samples. Incomplete weeks are excluded.

A matching day has a daily maximum within the selected temperature range, inclusive, and precipitation below 1 mm. Trace precipitation is possible. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile of matching days per week. Daily percentages count each calendar day once; categories can overlap.

NASA POWER provides daily MERRA-2 grid data for each location, not city weather-station measurements or an area-wide country average. These are historical frequencies, not a forecast or a measure of forecast accuracy. This comparison does not include cloud, wind, humidity, sea temperature or changes within the day, and does not assess outdoor safety. Check the current forecast before travelling. NASA POWER Daily API.

Historical frequency, not a forecast for your travel dates.

Cuba - March vs the year - annual climate

In March, Cuba averages about 30° during the day and 18° at night. It's usually fairly dry, with only about a 15% chance of rain.

Historical weather 1981-2025

Weather in Cuba in March: trends from 1981 to 2025

NASA POWER

From 2016 to 2025, the average daytime high was 31.4°C, 1.1°C warmer than in 1981-1990. 2003 was the warmest (33.8°C), while 1983 was the coolest (28.3°C).

Differences between years

How similar is the weather in March from year to year?

In 80% of the years compared, temperature and the number of wet days were close to typical for this month.

Similar means an average daily maximum within 2°C and a wet-day count within 3 days of the 1991-2020 medians. This is historical similarity, not forecast accuracy.

80%of years with similar conditions

Typical average daytime high30.5°C–31.8°C

Typical number of wet days1–6 days

Daytime temperatures in March: year by year

Monthly average daily maximum temperature: compare individual years and the longer-term trend.

45 years of data

Coolest month28.3°C 1983

Warmest month33.8°C 2003

Latest year in the data31.2°C 2025

Average for each year5-year average1991-2020 reference: 31.1°C

Blue band: the 20th-80th percentile of monthly averages in 1991-2020. The thicker line is the average of five consecutive years. Highlights describe whole months, not single-day records.

View temperatures for every year

Year	Average daytime maximum	5-year average
1981	30.1°C	-
1982	32°C	-
1983	28.3°C	-
1984	30.2°C	-
1985	30.8°C	30.3°C
1986	30.1°C	30.3°C
1987	29.4°C	29.8°C
1988	30.7°C	30.2°C
1989	30.5°C	30.3°C
1990	30.4°C	30.2°C
1991	32.1°C	30.6°C
1992	30.5°C	30.8°C
1993	29.6°C	30.6°C
1994	31.5°C	30.8°C
1995	30.6°C	30.9°C
1996	30.3°C	30.5°C
1997	31.9°C	30.8°C
1998	29.3°C	30.7°C
1999	31.3°C	30.7°C
2000	31.6°C	30.9°C
2001	31.4°C	31.1°C
2002	32.3°C	31.2°C
2003	33.8°C	32.1°C
2004	31°C	32°C
2005	32.3°C	32.2°C
2006	31.4°C	32.2°C
2007	30.9°C	31.9°C
2008	31.8°C	31.5°C
2009	29.7°C	31.2°C
2010	29.3°C	30.6°C
2011	30.9°C	30.5°C
2012	31°C	30.5°C
2013	29.9°C	30.2°C
2014	31.6°C	30.5°C
2015	32.1°C	31.1°C
2016	31.6°C	31.2°C
2017	30.5°C	31.1°C
2018	31.1°C	31.4°C
2019	31.2°C	31.3°C
2020	31.6°C	31.2°C
2021	32.4°C	31.4°C
2022	30.4°C	31.3°C
2023	31.9°C	31.5°C
2024	31.8°C	31.6°C
2025	31.2°C	31.5°C

How has March changed since the 1980s?

A comparison of 1981-1990 with 2016-2025 shows how temperatures, rainfall and the frequency of longer hot spells have changed.

In the latest decade, the average daytime high was 1.1°C warmer than in 1981-1990.

Daytime high

1981-199030.3°C2016-202531.4°C

change: +1.1°C

Hot days

1981-199018.6 days2016-202524.7 days

change: +6.1 days

Warm nights

1981-199019.2 days2016-202524.5 days

change: +5.3 days

Wet days

1981-19905.8 days2016-20255.2 days

change: −0.6 days

Years with a heatwave

1981-1990100%2016-2025100%

change: 0 pp

How often does March bring heat, frost and rain?

Typical number of days and monthly precipitation based on the 1991-2020 climate normal.

Warm days31 dayshigh of at least 25°C

Hot days25 dayshigh of at least 30°C

Frost nights0 dayslow below 0°C

Warm nights20 dayslow of at least 20°C

Wet days3 daysat least 1 mm

Monthly rainfall11 mmtypical total

How often does it rain in Cuba in March?

The chances use every consecutive 3-, 5- and 7-day period from 1981 to 2025. A wet day has at least 1 mm of precipitation.

A full seven days without rain occurred in 51% of historical periods. At least one wet day occurred in 49% of weeks.

3 rain-free days71%historical chance

5 rain-free days60%historical chance

7 rain-free days51%historical chance

Longest dry spell17 daystypical in the month

Longest wet spell2 daystypical in the month

Heatwaves, warm nights and cool spells in March

The percentages show years with at least one run of three consecutive days or nights meeting the stated threshold.

Heatwave100%3 days with highs of at least 30°C45 of 45 years · most often: Days 1-10

Run of warm nights100%3 nights with lows of at least 20°C45 of 45 years · most often: Days 1-10

Run of frosty nights0%3 nights with lows below 0°C0 of 45 years

Marked cool spell58%3 days with highs no greater than 29.5°C26 of 45 years · most often: Days 1-10

Highest and lowest values since 1981

Highest temperature36.1°C22 March 2003

Coolest night13°C3 March 1986

Wettest day28.3 mm6 March 1987

Start, middle or end of the month - when is the weather most stable?

We compare temperatures, dry days, heavy rain and wind. The highlighted period usually has the lowest combined risk of rain and stronger winds.

Days 1-10

30.5°CDaytime high19.9°CNight

Dry days: 9 days
Heavy-rain risk: 0%
Hot days: 65%
Stronger wind: 5%

Days 11-20most stable

31.1°CDaytime high20.4°CNight

Dry days: 9 days
Heavy-rain risk: 0%
Hot days: 75%
Stronger wind: 2%

Day 21 to month end

31.8°CDaytime high21°CNight

Dry days: 10 days
Heavy-rain risk: 1%
Hot days: 80%
Stronger wind: 2%

The most stable conditions for rain and wind usually occur during: Days 11-20.

Country values are the median of data for 10 cities covered by the site. Source: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), 1981-2025; 1991-2020 climate normal. These are area-based model data and can differ from official weather-station records.

Cuba weather all year - average temperatures and rain

Month	Day	Night	Chance of rain
January ★	28℃	19℃	20%
February ★	29℃	18℃	18%
March ★	30℃	18℃	15%
April ★	31℃	20℃	24%
May ★	31℃	21℃	37%
June	32℃	23℃	37%
July	33℃	23℃	29%
August	33℃	23℃	38%
September	32℃	23℃	45%
October	31℃	22℃	40%
November ★	29℃	19℃	29%
December ★	29℃	19℃	21%

★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Cuba in March? Weather by city

For each city, we show the average daytime temperature and the warmest and coolest year. The comparison uses the average daily high across the whole of March, not a single extreme day.

Place	Day	Night	March 1981-2025	Sea	Chance of rain
Holguín	30℃	19℃	Average30.3°C Warmest year2003 · 33°C Coolest year1983 · 28.7°C Warmest day36.6°C · 24 Mar 2005 Coolest day22.8°C · 15 Mar 1993	-	16%
Camagüey	30℃	18℃	Average32.5°C Warmest year2003 · 36°C Coolest year1983 · 29.1°C Warmest day38.7°C · 31 Mar 2000 Coolest day23.1°C · 15 Mar 1993	-	14%
Cienfuegos	30℃	19℃	Average29.3°C Warmest year2015 · 30.7°C Coolest year1983 · 27.1°C Warmest day32.8°C · 8 Mar 2003 Coolest day21.8°C · 2 Mar 1986	27℃	8%
Sancti Spíritus	29℃	17℃	Average31.3°C Warmest year2003 · 34.5°C Coolest year1983 · 28°C Warmest day37°C · 31 Mar 2000 Coolest day22.4°C · 2 Mar 1986	-	18%
Havana	28℃	17℃	Average29.6°C Warmest year2003 · 31.6°C Coolest year2010 · 26.4°C Warmest day34.6°C · 29 Mar 2020 Coolest day18.7°C · 9 Mar 1996	27℃	17%
Varadero	28℃	17℃	Average29.5°C Warmest year2003 · 32.8°C Coolest year2010 · 26.8°C Warmest day35.5°C · 22 Mar 2003 Coolest day18.5°C · 2 Mar 1986	27℃	13%

Temperature records in Cuba: March compared with the whole year

The comparison uses daily high temperatures from 1981-2025 for the 6 cities shown in the table.

Warmest day in March38.7°C Camagüey · 31 March 2000

Warmest day of the year41.1°C Camagüey · 5 June 1998

Coolest day in March18.5°C Varadero · 2 March 1986

Coolest day of the year16°C Varadero · 10 January 2010

These are records in NASA POWER gridded data for the analysed cities, not official national weather-station records.

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