San Juan or Varadero in February?
On climate data, Varadero comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
San JuanPhoto: Ktorrespr · CC BY-SA 4.0
VaraderoPhoto: Hana Gaon · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | San Juan | Varadero |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 28 °C | 29 °C |
| Average daily low | 23 °C | 20 °C |
| Sea | 26 °C ★ | 25 °C |
| Rainy days | 15 rainy days (est.) | 4 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 75 % | 71 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Varadero is drier, with about 11 fewer rainy days.
San Juan or Varadero in February: the short answer
In February, Varadero comes out ahead on the overall climate score (San Juan 71/100 vs Varadero 88/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year San Juan averages a climate score of 60/100, Varadero 69/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about 28 °C in San Juan and 29 °C in Varadero — warmer in Varadero. Average daily lows are around 23 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, San Juan sees about 15 rainy days in February and Varadero about 4 — drier in Varadero. Sunshine is comparable (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In February the water is about 26 °C at San Juan and 25 °C at Varadero — warmer for swimming at San Juan. Over the year, San Juan is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Varadero in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for San Juan and August for Varadero.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year San Juan records roughly 261 rainy days and Varadero about 128 — the drier of the two overall is Varadero. At their sunniest, San Juan reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (April) and Varadero about 8 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, San Juan is at its best in January, February, March and April, while Varadero peaks in January, February, March and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Varadero scores higher in February (San Juan 82 vs Varadero 96).
City breaks: Varadero scores higher in February (San Juan 66 vs Varadero 84).
Active & hiking: Varadero scores higher in February (San Juan 50 vs Varadero 70).
Family: Varadero scores higher in February (San Juan 77 vs Varadero 94).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Varadero leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Varadero carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.