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Aitutaki Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aitutaki, the Cook Islands in January.

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

What to Expect in Aitutaki in January

Aitutaki, the Cook Islands 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 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Rarotonga.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Rarotonga with an average of 225 mm (8.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Rakahanga with 281 mm (11 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Rarotonga.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Rarotonga gets approximately 167 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Aitutaki by month

Best Places to Visit in Aitutaki in January

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

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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 Aitutaki

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Aitutaki, the Cook Islands?

Temperature range in Aitutaki (January)

Precipitation variation in Aitutaki (January)

Rarotonga

In January Rarotonga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
167 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Arutanga

In January Arutanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
186 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
223 mm (8.8 in)
268 mm (11 in)
265 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Avarua

In January Avarua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
167 hours
167 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Aitutaki

In January Aitutaki generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
186 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
222 mm (8.7 in)
269 mm (11 in)
266 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Rakahanga

In January Rakahanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
267 mm (11 in)
281 mm (11 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aitutaki in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rarotonga 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Arutanga 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 268 mm (11 in)
Rakahanga 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11 in)
Avarua 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Aitutaki 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 269 mm (11 in)

Aitutaki weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aitutaki, the Cook Islands in January?

In January, Aitutaki, the Cook Islands generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Rarotonga sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Aitutaki, the Cook Islands in January?

Daytime temperatures in Rarotonga peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in January, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Aitutaki, the Cook Islands get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Rarotonga records an average of 225 mm (8.9 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Aitutaki, the Cook Islands.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Aitutaki, the Cook Islands?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Rarotonga, January may not be the ideal time to visit Aitutaki, the Cook Islands.

Generally speaking, June, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Rarotonga. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Aitutaki.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the Cook Islands? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the Cook Islands.

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