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Rapa weather in January (French Polynesia)

How does the January weather in Rapa compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Rapa typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 25°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Rapa in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 153 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Rapa, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in French Polynesia in January

Find out more about the weather in French Polynesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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In January generally
pleasant weather
with high temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit French Polynesia, check out our Rapa's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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