Moorea

Moorea Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Moorea, French Polynesia in January.

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Papetoai Maharepa Teavaro Haapiti

Planning a journey to Moorea, French Polynesia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Moorea in January

Moorea, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. January in Moorea generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Papetoai.

For a closer look at conditions across Moorea, French Polynesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 242 mm (9.5 in) in Papetoai.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Papetoai sees close to 216 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Moorea in January

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

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 Moorea

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Moorea, French Polynesia?

Temperature range in Moorea (January)

Precipitation variation in Moorea (January)

Papetoai

In January Papetoai 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 unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
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
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
268 mm (11 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Papetoai →

Maharepa

In January Maharepa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
270 mm (11 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Maharepa →

Teavaro

In January Teavaro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
270 mm (11 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Teavaro →

Haapiti

In January Haapiti 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 unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
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
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
266 mm (10 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Haapiti →

Hauru

In January Hauru 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 unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
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
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
268 mm (11 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hauru →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Moorea, in French Polynesia.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Papetoai 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Maharepa 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Teavaro 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Haapiti 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Hauru 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Pihaena 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)

Moorea weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Moorea, French Polynesia in January?

In January, Moorea, French Polynesia generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Papetoai sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Moorea, French Polynesia in January?

In Papetoai, the average daytime high in January is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Moorea, French Polynesia get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Papetoai records an average of 242 mm (9.5 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Moorea, French Polynesia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Moorea, French Polynesia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Moorea, French Polynesia due to the typically unpleasant weather in Papetoai.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Papetoai. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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