Kauai Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kauai, the United States of America in January.

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Princeville Koloa Kapaa Lihue

Planning a getaway to Kauai, the United States of America 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 Kauai in January

Kauai, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Kauai generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Princeville.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kauai, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Koloa with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Kapaa with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Princeville as an example - it receives around 178 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kauai — and find the best time to visit. (based on Princeville)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March24°C (75°F) April25°C (77°F) May26°C (79°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kauai in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Kauai

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kauai, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kauai (January)

Precipitation variation in Kauai (January)

Princeville

In January Princeville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
178 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Princeville →

Koloa

In January Koloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
178 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Koloa →

Kapaa

In January Kapaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
178 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kapaa →

Lihue

In January Lihue generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
178 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lihue →

Hanalei

In January Hanalei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
178 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hanalei →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Princeville 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Koloa 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Kapaa 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Lihue 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Hanalei 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Kauai weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kauai, the United States of America in January?

Kauai, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Princeville average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kauai, the United States of America in January?

Daytime temperatures in Princeville peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in January, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Kauai, the United States of America get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Kauai, the United States of America. Princeville averages only about 64 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kauai, the United States of America?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Kauai, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Princeville. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Princeville.

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