January weather forecastAfatauri, French Polynesia

January

Weather in January

The opening month of the year in Afatauri, French Polynesia, starts mainly mild with intense winds gusting up to 29Kph. This phase doesn’t visibly change as during the last month of the preceding year. Expect extended cloud cover and high relative humidity this January. In contrast to the winter months, rainfall is primarily significant in January; an average of 234mm (9.21") of precipitation is not unusual. Comfortably balmy conditions make this month perfect for seaside holidays.

Temperature

The high-temperature average in January for Afatauri is a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), staying closely aligned with December's conditions. Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Afatauri notes an average low temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) in the month of January.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Afatauri, in January, it is raining for 29.3 days, with typically 234mm (9.21") of accumulated precipitation. In Afatauri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.6 days and collects up to 1577mm (62.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:36 -10.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in January, in Afatauri, is 26.9°C (80.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°C (79°F).

January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

The average relative humidity in January in Afatauri, French Polynesia, is 78%.

In Afatauri, during January, the rain falls for 29.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 234mm (9.21") of precipitation.

In January, the average day length is 13h and 3min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:36 -10.

The average sunshine duration in January is 8.9h.

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In Afatauri, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (24.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average pressure in January: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1015.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average wind speed in January: 20.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (25km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (18.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, October and November (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average rainfall in January: 234mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (246mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (40mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average rainfall days in January: 29.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (17.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average sunshine days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (9.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January
Afatauri, French Polynesia

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).