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Aitutaki weather in January (Cook Islands)

Looking to travel to Aitutaki in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Aitutaki typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 26°C.

Aitutaki in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 269 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 186 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Aitutaki. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Aitutaki climate page with graphs.

 

Aitutaki, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 269 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Cook Islands in January

Find out more about the weather in the Cook Islands in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Aitutaki in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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