January weather forecast
Lauwaki, Fiji

Expect the weather in Lauwaki, Fiji, in January to carry the hallmarks of the tropical climate. The month is noted for its high humidity level of 80%. Coming right after the festive seasons, January plunges the serene city into a wet period marked by continuous rainfall. Akin to an orchestra, the rainfall and the wind orchestrate a soothing weather pattern, making January an ideal month for indoor activities. The soft daylight warms up the quaint city without disrupting the temperate weather balance.

Temperature

The shift into January reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), closely mirroring December's climate. Consistently, Lauwaki reports average nighttime temperatures of 24.8°C (76.6°F) during January, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Lauwaki, Fiji, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Lauwaki, during January, the rain falls for 25.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 192mm (7.56") of precipitation. In Lauwaki, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221 days and collects up to 1304mm (51.34") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Lauwaki is 13h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of January, in Lauwaki, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:50 +12.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Lauwaki is January, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.