Uturoa weather in January (Raiatea, French Polynesia)

What kind of weather does January bring to Uturoa? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Uturoa typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 26°C.

Precipitation

Uturoa in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 272 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 203 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Uturoa. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Uturoa climate page with graphs.

 

Uturoa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 272 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bora Bora, French Polynesia (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in French Polynesia in January

Find out more about the weather in French Polynesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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