SeasonMapCuba in January
January is Cuba's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 4 destinations average 89/100, led by Varadero at 91 — 26°C and 6 rainy days — while Havana trails at 87 with 19 mm of rain.
#1 of 12 months for Cuba · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Cuba in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varadero | Beach | 26°C | 20 mm · 6 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Cayo Coco | Island | 25°C | 19 mm · 6 days | 90 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Trinidad | City | 28°C | 8 mm · 1 day | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 4 | Havana | City | 27°C | 19 mm · 5 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Cuba in January
- Christmas and New Year · Varadero and 3 more places · 18 Dec – 2 Jan
- Semana de la Cultura Trinitaria · Trinidad · 10–20 Jan (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 3 of Cuba's 3 well-known places this month.