Tahiti weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Tahiti in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Tahiti in January?
Tahiti is a region in French Polynesia. January in Tahiti generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Punaauia.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Papara with an average of 244 mm to heavy rainfall in Mahina with 267 mm. The city Punaauia usually sees around 216 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Tahiti for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tahiti climate page.
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Average weather in Punaauia
In January Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Papeete
In January Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Faaa
In January Faaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Arue
In January Arue generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Teahupoo
In January Teahupoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tahiti, in French Polynesia.
Is January the best time to visit Tahiti?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Punaauia, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tahiti.
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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