Month guide · Havana · Cuba
Havana in March
What March is really like in Havana: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Havana. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Sunny and warm with low humidity; Easter holidays bring more visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Havana: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (26°C (79°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:39
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:39
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Dry season (November–April). Warm, sunny and less humid, with the busiest cultural calendar; book casas early for Christmas, New Year and February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Havana, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
Plaza de San Francisco de Asís
Check for evening classical or choral concerts in the basilica; the acoustics are excellent.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Museum · Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
The national art museum is split between two buildings near Parque Central: the Arte Cubano building with Cuban art from the colonial era to the present, including Wifredo Lam and René Portocarrero, and the Arte Universal building with European and ancient collections.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Architecture · Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso
Ask at the box office for the week's programme; ballet tickets are good value compared with similar venues abroad.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- After dark
- Rainy day
Street · Centro Habana
Callejón de Hamel
A short alley covered in murals, sculptures and Afro-Cuban religious symbols created by artist Salvador González Escalona.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Havana.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 19°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Havana?
One of the best months to visit Havana. The other best months are April and November–February. Compare every month.
Havana in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Havana?
It is one of the best months to visit Havana. Sunny and warm with low humidity; Easter holidays bring more visitors.
+How warm is Havana in March?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Havana in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.