When to go · Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba in February
Great month. Inside Santiago de Cuba's best window: Dec-Mar.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 20°C68°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- Cuba overall
- Prices
- High
- Cuba overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Santiago de Cuba
Inside Santiago de Cuba's best window: Dec-Mar.
Weather in February
- Santiago de CubaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 68 °F, rain on about 4 days
- Oriente, Cuba · Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa, Holguínbest weather
Hottest region; Baracoa is wet much of the year. The east took the worst of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cuba overall
- High
- Prices · Cuba overall
- High
Cuba overall: Dry; Havana Book Fair (check); flights reduced in 2026.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen