Tokelau

Tokelau Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tokelau in January.

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Planning a getaway to Tokelau this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Tokelau in January

January in Tokelau generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Atafu. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tokelau, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 329 mm (13 in) in Atafu.

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January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tokelau in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tokelau.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Tokelau

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Tokelau?

Atafu

In January Atafu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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December
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Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
300 mm (12 in)
329 mm (13 in)
355 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
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Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
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In our records: Tokelau January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Tokelau in our climate database (2016 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Tokelau reached 30°C (86°F) in Atafu on January 5, 2024.

Tokelau weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tokelau in January?

Expect less favorable weather across Tokelau in January. The popular destination of Atafu averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Tokelau in January?

Average temperatures in Tokelau during January range from a nighttime low near 27°C (81°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Atafu.

Does Tokelau get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Atafu records an average of 329 mm (13 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Tokelau.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Tokelau?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tokelau due to the typically less favorable weather in Atafu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly very good weather in Atafu. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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