Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in French Polynesia with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for French Polynesia in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in French Polynesia with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in French Polynesia will be around 32°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 313 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 46% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for French Polynesia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
French Polynesia in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
313 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit French Polynesia?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in French Polynesia. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for French Polynesia in January
With 33°C, French Polynesia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C.
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The climate of French Polynesia is based on weather data from Papeete. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in French Polynesia for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in French Polynesia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in French Polynesia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in French Polynesia
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Daily Precipitation in January in French Polynesia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for French Polynesia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 14 days of rain in French Polynesia.
Daily UV Index in January in French Polynesia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in French Polynesia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in French Polynesia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in French Polynesia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in French Polynesia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in French Polynesia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for French Polynesia
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in French Polynesia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in French Polynesia
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January in French Polynesia had beautiful weather. Despite a few showers, a constant temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius made for a pleasant trip. The high humidity could be overwhelming at times, but the heat was bearable.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in French Polynesia by Month
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