Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Santiago de Cuba with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santiago de Cuba in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Santiago de Cuba with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 21°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santiago de Cuba will be around 29°C, with nights close to 21°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 19% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Santiago de Cuba. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santiago de Cuba in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
20 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Santiago de Cuba?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Santiago de Cuba. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Santiago de Cuba in January
With 32°C, Santiago de Cuba hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Santiago de Cuba
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Santiago de Cuba, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Santiago de Cuba
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santiago de Cuba, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Santiago de Cuba.
Daily UV Index in January in Santiago de Cuba
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santiago de Cuba, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Santiago de Cuba Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Santiago de Cuba, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Santiago de Cuba Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santiago de Cuba, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Santiago de Cuba
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Average Weather in Santiago de Cuba by Month
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