Tuamotu Archipelago Weather in January

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

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Tikehau Manihi Fakarava

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

What to Expect in the Tuamotu Archipelago in January

The Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. January in the Tuamotu Archipelago 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 Tikehau.

For specific regional insights in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Manihi with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Tikehau with 212 mm (8.3 in).

Explore the Tuamotu Archipelago by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Tuamotu Archipelago in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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 the Tuamotu Archipelago

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

Temperature range in the Tuamotu Archipelago (January)

Precipitation variation in the Tuamotu Archipelago (January)

Tikehau

In January Tikehau 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
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 rainfall
251 mm (9.9 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Manihi

In January Manihi 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 tolerable 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 rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Manihi →

Fakarava

In January Fakarava 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 tolerable 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 rainfall
233 mm (9.2 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Tuamotu Archipelago in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tikehau 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Manihi 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Fakarava 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)

The Tuamotu Archipelago weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia in January?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia in January. The popular destination of Tikehau averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Tikehau peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia peaks during January. Tikehau averages roughly 212 mm (8.3 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Tikehau, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Tikehau. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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