Papeete weather in January (Tahiti, French Polynesia)

Planning a trip to Papeete in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Papeete typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Papeete in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 259 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 216 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 June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Papeete, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 259 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 216 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Tahiti, French Polynesia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

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.

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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 Papeete 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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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