Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
French Polynesia in January
Weather score73Very 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 145mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
145mm
Sun
0h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 145mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is close to French Polynesia's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
January145mm average rain
January is wetter than French Polynesia's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
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 French Polynesia's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January73 weather score
January sits close to French Polynesia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and July to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.