Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Gambier Islands, French Polynesia in January
Weather score76Very 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 144mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
144mm
Sun
0h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 144mm, 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 Gambier 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 May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January144mm average rain
January is wetter than Gambier Islands' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and July to September
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 Gambier Islands' 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
January76 weather score
January scores above Gambier Islands' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.