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Weather in January in Aitutaki

Considering a trip to Aitutaki this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Aitutaki in January?

Aitutaki is a region in the Cook Islands. January in Aitutaki generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Arutanga.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Avarua with an average of 225 mm to heavy rainfall in Rakahanga with 281 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Arutanga.

Average sunshine

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected in Arutanga. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Aitutaki, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Aitutaki's yearly weather, check out our Aitutaki climate page.

Where to go in Aitutaki in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Aitutaki 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 3 most popular destinations in Aitutaki?

Arutanga

In January Arutanga 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.

Arutanga
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
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28°C 
25°C 
172 hours 
223 mm 
13 days 
29°C 
26°C 
186 hours 
268 mm 
13 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
156 hours 
265 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Arutanga

Avarua

In January Avarua 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.

Avarua
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
27°C 
25°C 
173 hours 
200 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
25°C 
167 hours 
225 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
26°C 
167 hours 
210 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Avarua

Rakahanga

In January Rakahanga 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.

Rakahanga
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 
267 mm 
14 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
281 mm 
14 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
290 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Rakahanga

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Aitutaki, in the Cook Islands.

Is January the best time to visit Aitutaki?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Arutanga, January may not be the ideal time to visit Aitutaki.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Arutanga. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.

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