Santiago de Cuba in January
8.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
3Rainy days (12 mm)
10:55 hDaylight
06:45Sunrise · 17:40 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 21°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.8 |
| February | 28°C | 20°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.8 |
| March | 28°C | 21°C | 28 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.4 |
| April | 29°C | 22°C | 46 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 29°C | 23°C | 114 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 80 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 31°C | 24°C | 56 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 82 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 115 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.9 |
| October | 29°C | 24°C | 111 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.5 |
| November | 29°C | 23°C | 59 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| December | 28°C | 21°C | 22 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Santiago de Cuba in January?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 21°C.
When is the best time to visit Santiago de Cuba?
The best months are January, February, December, March.