Matanzas Weather in January

What's the weather like in Matanzas (Peravia) in January 2026?

The climate in Matanzas during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Matanzas and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

Matanzas weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.5°C 86.8°F
Nightly temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Average temperature 25.1°C 77.2°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 30 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 26.8°C 80.2°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Matanzas with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Matanzas

Matanzas average temperature in January

January rainfall

Matanzas average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Matanzas average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Matanzas in January 2025.

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Matanzas weather stats

Matanzas weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.9°C 91.2°F
Driest month: December 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: February 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 30.2°C 86.4°F
Wettest month: October 146mm 5.7ins
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