Cuba weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Cuba this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Cuba in January?
January in Cuba generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Havana to 29°C in Ciego de Ávila. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Ciego de Ávila and 20°C in Havana. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Havana.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Guantanamo with an average of 14 mm to moderate rainfall in Havana with 42 mm. Meanwhile, Havana enjoys close to 219 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cuba in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cuba climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Cuba?
Average weather in Havana
In January Havana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cabo Cruz
In January Cabo Cruz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cienfuegos
In January Cienfuegos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Guantanamo
In January Guantanamo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ciego de Ávila
In January Ciego de Ávila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cuba.
Is January the best time to visit Cuba?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Cuba. Typically, the climate in Havana is perfect.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in Havana. The weather in June, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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