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Weather in January in French Polynesia

Thinking about venturing to French Polynesia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in French Polynesia in January?

January in French Polynesia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C in Rapa to 29°C in Tikehau. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Tikehau and 23°C in Rapa.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atuona with an average of 82 mm to heavy rainfall in Vaitape with 275 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Punaauia enjoys close to 216 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in French Polynesia for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our French Polynesia climate page.

Where to go in French Polynesia in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the French Polynesia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in French Polynesia?

Punaauia

In January Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Punaauia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
25°C 
197 hours 
278 mm 
11 days 
poor 
28°C 
25°C 
216 hours 
248 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
25°C 
199 hours 
251 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Punaauia

Papeete

In January Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Papeete
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
25°C 
197 hours 
290 mm 
11 days 
poor 
28°C 
25°C 
216 hours 
259 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
25°C 
199 hours 
263 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Papeete

Fare

In January Fare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Fare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
26°C 
283 mm 
11 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
267 mm 
12 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
264 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Fare

Papetoai

In January Papetoai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Papetoai
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
25°C 
197 hours 
268 mm 
11 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
216 hours 
242 mm 
11 days 
29°C 
26°C 
199 hours 
248 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Papetoai

Bora Bora

In January Bora Bora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bora Bora
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
26°C 
208 hours 
285 mm 
12 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
203 hours 
275 mm 
12 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
203 hours 
264 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Bora Bora

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in French Polynesia.

Is January the best time to visit French Polynesia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Punaauia, January may not be the ideal time to visit French Polynesia.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Punaauia. In contrast, December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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