Raiatea Weather in January

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

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Uturoa Opoa Tevaitoa

Are you planning a trip a to Raiatea, French Polynesia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Raiatea in January

Raiatea, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. January in Raiatea 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 Uturoa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Raiatea, French Polynesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 272 mm (11 in) in Uturoa.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Uturoa sees close to 203 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Raiatea in January

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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 Raiatea

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

Temperature range in Raiatea (January)

Precipitation variation in Raiatea (January)

Uturoa

In January Uturoa 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 »
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 sun hours
208 hours
203 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
272 mm (11 in)
267 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Uturoa →

Opoa

In January Opoa 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 »
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 sun hours
208 hours
203 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
292 mm (11 in)
270 mm (11 in)
266 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Opoa →

Tevaitoa

In January Tevaitoa 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 »
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 sun hours
208 hours
203 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
291 mm (11 in)
273 mm (11 in)
267 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tevaitoa →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uturoa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 272 mm (11 in)
Opoa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Tevaitoa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 273 mm (11 in)

Raiatea weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Raiatea, French Polynesia in January. The popular destination of Uturoa averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Raiatea, French Polynesia during January range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Uturoa.

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

Rainfall in Raiatea, French Polynesia peaks during January. Uturoa averages roughly 272 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Raiatea, French Polynesia with often poor weather in Uturoa.

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

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