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Cuba in March

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Cuba in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Cuba in March?
Guantánamo is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (87°F) in March; Topes de Collantes is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Cuba in March?
Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Topes de Collantes (26°C (79°F)), and 7 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
30°
Guantánamo
Coolest
24°
Topes de Collantes
Driest
31 mm
Holguín
Warmest sea
26°
Topes de Collantes

Guantánamo is the warm end of Cuba in March (30°C (87°F)); Topes de Collantes the cool end (24°C (75°F)). On average it is about as warm as February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Havana, Varadero, and Soroa.

Weather in March by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Havana 28° 20° 51 mm 26° 95
Varadero 27° 20° 40 mm 26° 95
Guanabo 28° 20° 46 mm — 95
Nueva Gerona 29° 19° 33 mm — 95
Almendares 28° 20° 52 mm 26° 95
Diez de Octubre 28° 19° 52 mm 26° 95
Arroyo Naranjo 28° 19° 52 mm 26° 95
Mantilla 28° 19° 51 mm 26° 95
Soroa 26° 17° 73 mm — 94
Topes de Collantes 24° 14° 51 mm 26° 92
Santiago de Cuba 30° 20° 59 mm — 90
Santa Clara 29° 18° 49 mm — 79
Camagüey 30° 18° 49 mm — 76
Holguín 29° 20° 31 mm — 75
Las Tunas 30° 19° 31 mm — 72
Guantánamo 30° 20° 54 mm — 68

Public holidays in March

  • Good Friday
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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cuba in March?

Average daytime highs range from 24° in Topes de Collantes to 30° in Guantánamo.

Can you swim in Cuba in March?

Yes — the sea is warmest around Topes de Collantes at about 26°.