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Avarua weather in January (Aitutaki, Cook Islands)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Avarua this January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Avarua includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C.

Precipitation

Avarua in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 167 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Avarua. June, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Avarua, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 225 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Rarotonga, the Cook Islands (4 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the Cook Islands in January

Find out more about the weather in the Cook Islands and which places have the best travel 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 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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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