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Arutanga weather in January (Aitutaki, Cook Islands)

What can you expect from the weather in Arutanga during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Arutanga generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 26°C.

Arutanga in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 268 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

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 Arutanga. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arutanga, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 268 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 186 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Aitutaki, the Cook Islands (3 KM, 2 Miles).

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 Arutanga 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?

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

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.