Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Austral Islands, French Polynesia in January
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 132mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
132mm
Sun
0h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 132mm, 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 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Austral Islands, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January132mm average rain
January sits near Austral Islands' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary and June to November
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 Austral Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January26°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 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January78 weather score
January is one of Austral Islands' best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.