Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
76°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Kauai
United States · North America
Warm coastal days and good sunshine.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
76°F
Lows around 68°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
76°F
Warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
6.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air and frequent rain shape this month.
65%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 76° and nights feel near 72°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
55%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
76°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 75°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain23%
Cloud46%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Midday76°F
Rain31%
Cloud52%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon75°F
Rain27%
Cloud51%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening72°F
Rain15%
Cloud40%
Humid airHigh
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 | 76 | 68 | 2.6 | 10 | 6.1 | 80 | 76 |
| Feb | 75 | 68 | 2.3 | 10 | 5.8 | 79 | 76 |
| Mar | 76 | 68 | 3.4 | 13 | 5.7 | 79 | 76 |
| Apr | 77 | 69 | 2.1 | 15 | 6.3 | 80 | 76 |
| May | 79 | 71 | 2.4 | 15 | 7.6 | 79 | 77 |
| Jun | 80 | 73 | 2.2 | 15 | 7.9 | 79 | 79 |
| Jul | 81 | 74 | 2.2 | 16 | 8.1 | 79 | 79 |
| Aug | 82 | 74 | 2.3 | 15 | 8.0 | 79 | 80 |
| Sep | 82 | 74 | 2.2 | 16 | 7.6 | 79 | 81 |
| Oct | 81 | 74 | 2.8 | 16 | 6.0 | 80 | 80 |
| Nov | 79 | 72 | 2.8 | 14 | 5.4 | 81 | 79 |
| Dec | 77 | 70 | 3.4 | 13 | 5.8 | 81 | 77 |
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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 29, 2026
Data & methodology