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Best places to visit in Latin America & Caribbean in January
Where to go in Latin America & Caribbean in January: destinations at their best that month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Top picks for January: Cancún, Havana and Nassau. Cancún averages 28°C (82°F); Havana averages 26°C (79°F); Nassau averages 25°C (77°F). All 6 destinations below list January among their best months or have reliably pleasant weather then.
Key facts
- Destinations
- 6
- Warmest
- Montego Bay (30°C (86°F))
- Driest
- Havana (6 rainy days)
Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico · 28°C (82°F) · 7 rainy days
Cancún
Turquoise Caribbean beaches, Maya ruins, cenotes and island day trips. Warm, dry and breezy with occasional cool fronts ('nortes'); one of the most pleasant months.
Cuba · 26°C (79°F) · 6 rainy days
Havana
Colonial plazas, the Malecón seawall and live son music on every corner. Dry, sunny and pleasantly warm; one of the most popular months, with occasional cool northerly fronts.
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Bahamas · 25°C (77°F) · 6 rainy days
Nassau
Pastel colonial streets, Junkanoo and turquoise water on New Providence. Mild, sunny and dry; occasional cold fronts bring cooler, windy days. Junkanoo opens the year.
Jamaica · 30°C (86°F) · 6 rainy days
Montego Bay
Jerk smoke, reggae and reef-protected beaches on Jamaica's north coast. Peak season: warm, sunny days, cooler nights and busy resorts.
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Dominican Republic · 28°C (82°F) · 8 rainy days
Punta Cana
Palm-lined white-sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts on the Dominican east coast. Peak season with sunny, breezy days and comfortable evenings; resorts are busy.
Puerto Rico · 28°C (82°F) · 11 rainy days
San Juan
Spanish forts, blue cobblestones and city beaches in Puerto Rico's capital. Warm, breezy and dry by Caribbean standards; peak season with Christmas celebrations running into mid-month.
Beach, city or budget: January picks by trip type
| Trip type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Beach trips | Cancún, Havana, Nassau, Montego Bay, Punta Cana, San Juan |
What's on in January
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Cancún: Día de Reyes with rosca de reyes cake (6 January)
- Nassau: Junkanoo New Year's Day parade on Bay Street (1 January, in the early morning)
- Punta Cana: Día de la Altagracia pilgrimage to the Higüey basilica (21 January)
- San Juan: Three Kings Day (6 January)
Daylight in January
Day length on these trips ranges from about 10.7 hours in Nassau to 11.1 hours in Montego Bay (sunrise to sunset on 15 January). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.
January weather compared
| Destination | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 7 | 4/5 |
| Havana | 26°C (79°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 6 | 4/5 |
| Nassau | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 6 | 4/5 |
| Montego Bay | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 6 | 5/5 |
| Punta Cana | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 8 | 5/5 |
| San Juan | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 11 | 5/5 |
Questions travellers ask
+Where is good to travel in January?
Cancún, Havana, Nassau, Montego Bay, Punta Cana and San Juan are all at or near their best in January.