Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
81°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Raiatea
French Polynesia · Oceania
Humid air is the main limitation.
Wet but workable
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 24 wet days, the highest monthly average.
77%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
100%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 82°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
12 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
84°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January stays around 80°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain47%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain45%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain43%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain48%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 78 | 11.2 | 24 | 10.6 | 82 | 84 |
| Feb | 82 | 78 | 9.5 | 21 | 10.6 | 82 | 84 |
| Mar | 82 | 79 | 6.8 | 22 | 10.8 | 82 | 85 |
| Apr | 82 | 79 | 5.6 | 19 | 10.7 | 81 | 85 |
| May | 81 | 78 | 4.1 | 16 | 10.3 | 80 | 84 |
| Jun | 80 | 78 | 3.4 | 14 | 10.1 | 78 | 82 |
| Jul | 79 | 77 | 2.4 | 13 | 10.3 | 78 | 81 |
| Aug | 78 | 76 | 2.0 | 11 | 10.8 | 77 | 81 |
| Sep | 78 | 76 | 2.8 | 14 | 11.4 | 79 | 81 |
| Oct | 79 | 77 | 4.8 | 16 | 11.4 | 81 | 82 |
| Nov | 80 | 77 | 6.4 | 20 | 11.4 | 82 | 82 |
| Dec | 81 | 78 | 11.3 | 24 | 10.5 | 83 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 28, 2026
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