January weather forecastVaradero, Cuba

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January

Weather in January

In January, Varadero's climate can be described as warm and humid, typical of tropical islands. The beginning of the year marks a slightly cooler period, especially when compared to the upcoming summer months. Rainfall is moderate but one can still enjoy long hours of sunshine. It is important to note that the temperatures in this month vary between 15°C (59°F) and 26°C (78.8°F), with total rainfall of 40mm (1.57") over six days. The charmingly warm sea, gentle breezes, and sunny spells make January a delightful season to explore Varadero.

Temperature

Varadero's January weather reaches an average high of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average low of 15°C (59°F), making it the coldest month.

Rainfall

In Varadero, during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. In Varadero, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112 days and collects up to 1389mm (54.69") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January and February, with an average sea temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Between the temperatures of 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), water is considered very warm, providing pleasure in water activities without discomfort over lengthy periods.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:11 CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Caution! Sand and water surfaces escalate the UV intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 26°C (78.8°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), January stands out as the coldest month.

The high-temperature, in January, in Varadero, is 26°C (78.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 15°C (59°F).

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

The months with the coldest seawater are January and February, with an average sea temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

In January, the average sea temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

The average day length in January is 10h and 54min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 18:11 CST.

The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Varadero, Cuba

  • Average high temperature in January: 26°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June, July, August and September (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are June, July, August and September (22°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (15°C).

Average rainfall in January
Varadero, Cuba

  • Average rainfall in January: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (215mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (36mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Varadero, Cuba

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (14 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March and April (5 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Varadero, Cuba

  • Average sea temperature in January: 25.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (30.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (25.3°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Varadero, Cuba

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h

The months with the most sunshine are April, May, July and September (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average UV index in January
Varadero, Cuba

  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April, May and June (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).