January weather forecast
Christmas Island, Christmas Island

January weather in Christmas Island ushers in the new year with some distinct features. The tropical setting delivers a high temperature of 28.9°C (84°F), making the coasts inviting despite the relatively high amount of rainfall. This month is characterized by extensive rain showers, with January holding the record for the second-highest rainfall, with a total of 294mm (11.57"). It is typical to expect a mix of wet and warm days. As part of the tropical cyclone season, tourists need to keep an eye on weather updates.

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still warm 28.9°C (84°F) in January, hardly different from the 28.7°C (83.7°F) recorded in December. Christmas Island cools down to an average low-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F) throughout the month of January.

Rainfall

In Christmas Island, in January, during 15 rainfall days, 294mm (11.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Christmas Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152 days and collects up to 2101mm (82.72") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Water temperatures in the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are warm and delightful, ensuring comfort during water activities over extended periods.

Daylight

In Christmas Island, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:27 +07.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 15h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Christmas Island. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during January morphs into the following directions:
Enforce all necessary precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. Warning! Sand and water reflections boost the intensity of UV exposure.