Rikitea weather in January (French Polynesia)

What can you expect from the weather in Rikitea during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Rikitea typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C.

Rikitea in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 276 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rikitea, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 276 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in French Polynesia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

So, what should you wear in Rikitea 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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