Havana weather in January (Cuba)

What can you expect from the weather in Havana during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Havana, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Havana in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 219 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Havana. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Havana climate page with graphs.

 

Havana, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 219 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cuba in January

Find out more about the weather in Cuba in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Havana in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Havana.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Cuba? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Cuba. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.