Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia 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 162mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
162mm
Sun
0h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 162mm, 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.
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Weather map
Compare Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°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 June and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January162mm average rain
January is one of Tuamotu Islands' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay 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 Tuamotu Islands' 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
January72 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMarch and July to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.