Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Mangaia, Cook Islands in January
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 170mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
170mm
Sun
0h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 170mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mangaia, Cook Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is one of Mangaia's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January170mm average rain
January is one of Mangaia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJune to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January0 hours average sun
January is close to Mangaia's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January72 weather score
January sits close to Mangaia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.