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Havana in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Havana in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Havana, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Havana in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Havana in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +26°C and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 27 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Havana;

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
27 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Havana has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Havana in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Havana for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +26°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +23°C.

Is Havana warm or cold in January?

Havana is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +20°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Havana, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Havana in January

Havana weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+26°C+26°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+8°C+8°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+31°C+32°C
Rainfall
27 mm27 mm27 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%76%75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
111112
Cloudy days
181814
Rainy days
222
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +26°C for average maximum temperature during the day. The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 27 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 11 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Havana in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Havana is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Havana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Havana wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 126 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Havana?

This is the weather in Havana in January 2023:
1 January
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+29°C
2 January
☀️
+29°C
3 January
🌫️
+28°C
4 January
☁️
+24°C
5 January
☀️
+26°C
6 January
☀️
+28°C
7 January
☀️
+29°C
8 January
☀️
+28°C
9 January
☀️
+28°C
10 January
☁️
+28°C
11 January
☁️
+25°C
12 January
☁️
+26°C
13 January
☁️
+24°C
14 January
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+24°C
15 January
☀️
+26°C
16 January
☀️
+26°C
17 January
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+23°C
18 January
☁️
+24°C
19 January
☁️
+25°C
20 January
☁️
+27°C
21 January
🌫️
+28°C
22 January
☀️
+27°C
23 January
☁️
+23°C
24 January
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+22°C
25 January
☀️
+26°C
26 January
☀️
+29°C
27 January
☁️
+27°C
28 January
☁️
+24°C
29 January
☁️
+23°C
30 January
☁️
+18°C
31 January
☀️
+23°C
In January 2023 Havana had 14 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Havana climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Havana in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+23°C) and the highest in 2013 (+29°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 130 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Havana in January:

Is January a good time to visit Havana?

January is a really good time to go to Havana. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Havana.

Can you sunbathe in Havana in January?

January is warm in Havana. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Havana rainy in January?

Havana is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Havana in January?

The amount of sunny days in Havana during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Cuba

Check out the weather for other cities in Cuba.

Monthly weather in Havana

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Havana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.