Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Rapa, French Polynesia in January
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
139mm
Sun
0h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 139mm, 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 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rapa, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January27°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
January139mm average rain
January sits near Rapa's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, May, and September 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 Rapa's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
January24°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 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January78 weather score
January is one of Rapa's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.