Havana · WinterMonth summary
Havana weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Havana in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Havana. December remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Havana in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Havana enjoys 27°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 81°F | 31% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 70°F | 84°F | 23% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 70°F | 86°F | 21% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 72°F | 88°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 75°F | 90°F | 51% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 90°F | 73% | 0.2in | 12.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 91°F | 62% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 91°F | 63% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 90°F | 70% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 86°F | 55% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 72°F | 82°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ December | 70°F | 82°F | 22% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 8.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Havana averages 81°F, 31% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Havana in January
Is January a good time to visit Havana?
January is an excellent time to visit Havana (score 8.2/10). With 81°F, 9.8h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Havana in January?
With 81°F and 9.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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