Pukapuka weather in January (Cook Islands)

What can you expect from the weather in Pukapuka during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Pukapuka generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 26°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.

Pukapuka in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 358 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pukapuka. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pukapuka, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 358 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

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 Pukapuka 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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Pukapuka.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Cook Islands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Cook Islands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.