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Best places to visit in Latin America & Caribbean in February
Where to go in Latin America & Caribbean in February: destinations at their best that month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Top picks for February: Cancún, Havana and Nassau. Cancún averages 29°C (84°F); Havana averages 26°C (79°F); Nassau averages 25°C (77°F). All 6 destinations below list February among their best months or have reliably pleasant weather then.
Key facts
- Destinations
- 6
- Warmest
- Montego Bay (30°C (86°F))
- Driest
- Cancún (4 rainy days)
Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico · 29°C (84°F) · 4 rainy days
Cancún
Turquoise Caribbean beaches, Maya ruins, cenotes and island day trips. Dry, sunny and busy with North American winter visitors; excellent beach weather.
Cuba · 26°C (79°F) · 5 rainy days
Havana
Colonial plazas, the Malecón seawall and live son music on every corner. Dry and comfortable, with cultural events filling the calendar.
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Bahamas · 25°C (77°F) · 5 rainy days
Nassau
Pastel colonial streets, Junkanoo and turquoise water on New Providence. Peak winter season with dry, comfortable weather; the sea feels cool to some.
Jamaica · 30°C (86°F) · 5 rainy days
Montego Bay
Jerk smoke, reggae and reef-protected beaches on Jamaica's north coast. Dry and sunny, with Bob Marley's birthday celebrations on 6 February across the island.
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Dominican Republic · 28°C (82°F) · 6 rainy days
Punta Cana
Palm-lined white-sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts on the Dominican east coast. Dry, sunny and one of the most popular months; whale-watching season on the Samaná peninsula.
Puerto Rico · 28°C (82°F) · 9 rainy days
San Juan
Spanish forts, blue cobblestones and city beaches in Puerto Rico's capital. One of the driest, most pleasant months; north-shore surf can be big.
Beach, city or budget: February picks by trip type
| Trip type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Beach trips | Cancún, Havana, Nassau, Montego Bay, Punta Cana, San Juan |
What's on in February
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Cancún: Cancún Carnival (usually February or early March, before Lent)
- Havana: International Book Fair at La Cabaña (usually February)
- Montego Bay: Reggae Month events across Jamaica (February)
- Punta Cana: Carnival parades on Sundays across the country, peaking around Independence Day (27 February)
Daylight in February
Day length on these trips ranges from about 11.3 hours in Nassau to 11.5 hours in Montego Bay (sunrise to sunset on 15 February). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.
February weather compared
| Destination | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 4 | 5/5 |
| Havana | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 5 | 4/5 |
| Nassau | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 5 | 4/5 |
| Montego Bay | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 | 5/5 |
| Punta Cana | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 | 5/5 |
| San Juan | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 | 5/5 |
Questions travellers ask
+Where is good to travel in February?
Cancún, Havana, Nassau, Montego Bay, Punta Cana and San Juan are all at or near their best in February.