Tahiti Weather in January

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

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Punaauia Papeete Arue Faaa

Planning a trip to Tahiti, French Polynesia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tahiti in January

Tahiti, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. January in Tahiti 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 Punaauia.

To explore the conditions in Tahiti, French Polynesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Papara with an average of 244 mm (9.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Mahina with 267 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Punaauia typically receives 216 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Tahiti by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tahiti in January

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

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 Tahiti

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

Temperature range in Tahiti (January)

Precipitation variation in Tahiti (January)

Punaauia

In January Punaauia 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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
278 mm (11 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Punaauia →

Papeete

In January Papeete 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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
259 mm (10 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Papeete →

Faaa

In January Faaa 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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
285 mm (11 in)
254 mm (10 in)
258 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Faaa →

Arue

In January Arue 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
299 mm (12 in)
266 mm (10 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arue →

Teahupoo

In January Teahupoo 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 »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
216 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
287 mm (11 in)
253 mm (10 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punaauia 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 248 mm (9.8 in)
Papeete 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 259 mm (10 in)
Arue 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 266 mm (10 in)
Faaa 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 254 mm (10 in)
Teahupoo 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 253 mm (10 in)
Pirae 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 263 mm (10 in)

Tahiti weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Tahiti, French Polynesia typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Punaauia average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Punaauia averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Tahiti, French Polynesia, with Punaauia averaging around 248 mm (9.8 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Punaauia, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tahiti, French Polynesia.

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

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