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Atafu weather in January (Tokelau)

Planning a trip to Atafu in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Atafu generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 27°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Atafu in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 329 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Atafu. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Atafu, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 329 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  

Where to go in Tokelau in January

Find out more about the weather in Tokelau 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 Atafu 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.

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

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