Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Havana | Miami | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F) | 28°C (82°F)▲ | Miami |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 20°C (68°F) | 21°C (70°F)▲ | Miami |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days▲ | 7 days | Havana |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 30 mm▲ | 79 mm | Havana |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day▲ | 1h/day | Havana |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 78% | 78% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 20 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Miami |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Havana edges ahead as the better destination in January. Havana offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Miami sees 1 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.
Havana sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Miami is also comfortable at 28°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Havana is the stronger choice in January. Havana receives 9 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Havana reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Miami averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Havana receives approximately 30 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Miami sees 79 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Havana the drier option by 2 rain days and 49 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 20°C, 5 rain days
Highs of 28°C, lows of 21°C, 7 rain days
Pack for both: a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Havana | Miami | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 26°C | 5d | 28°C | 7d |
| Feb | 27°C | 4d | 29°C | 9d |
| Mar | 28°C | 5d | 30°C | 12d |
| Apr | 30°C | 7d | 31°C | 15d |
| May | 31°C | 14d | 32°C | 17d |
| Jun | 31°C | 21d | 32°C | 18d |
| Jul | 32°C | 20d | 32°C | 17d |
| Aug | 32°C | 21d | 31°C | 15d |
| Sep | 31°C | 22d | 30°C | 12d |
| Oct | 29°C | 16d | 29°C | 9d |
| Nov | 28°C | 7d | 28°C | 7d |
| Dec | 27°C | 5d | 28°C | 6d |
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