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Havana, Havana, Cuba

Havana in January

A great time to visit. The best months for Havana are January, February, March and November. In January, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
22°C
Rainfall
31 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Havana is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 22°C with about 31mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Havana in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Centro Habana
Centro Habana is one of the 15 municipalities in the city of Havana, Cuba. A chinatown, Barrio Chino, is also located here. It is a smaller municipality of Havana, and it has the h
University of Havana
The University of Havana is a public university located in the Vedado district of Havana, the capital of Cuba. Founded on 5 January 1728, it the university is the oldest in Cuba, a
Castillo del Príncipe (Havana)
The Castillo del Príncipe is a military fort located in the Loma de Aróstegui, in Havana, Cuba. In 1982, the fort was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with other
Napoleon Museum (Havana)
The Napoleon Museum in Havana, Cuba houses one of the most important collections from the 18th and 19th centuries preserved in the Western hemisphere. The museum is on San Miguel S
Cuban pine forests
The Cuban pine forests are a tropical coniferous forest ecoregion on the Caribbean islands of Cuba and Isla de la Juventud. They cover an area of 6,400 km2 (2,500 sq mi), occurring
Local food tour of Havana
Taste the signature dishes of Havana.

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Havana in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Havana?+

A great time to visit. Havana's best months are generally January, February, March and November.

What is the weather like in Havana in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 22°C. Rainfall averages about 31mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Havana in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Havana in January?+

Popular things to do include Centro Habana, University of Havana, Castillo del Príncipe (Havana) and Napoleon Museum (Havana). There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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