January weather forecastHitia'a, French Polynesia

January

Weather in January

Hitia'a experiences moderate weather conditions during the month of January. Relative humidity in Hitia'a registers at 78%, which is among the annual lows. The period coincides with a lull before the anticipated peak in temperature that generally happens between February and March. As the year unfolds, the high temperature recorded in January serves as a gauge of the warming trend in Hitia'a. The daily hours of daylight stand at 13 hours, signifying a steady pattern of solar provision to follow in the new year.

Temperature

The arrival of January in Hitia'a records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), closely related to the 26.8°C (80.2°F) observed in December. Nighttime readings during January register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at a still warm 26.1°C (79°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 29.3 days. Throughout January, 234mm (9.21") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 272.6 rainfall days, and 1577mm (62.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature in Hitia'a, French Polynesia, is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
Note: Surface water temperatures falling between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are regarded as prime and extremely agreeable for enduring periods during any water activity.

Daylight

In Hitia'a, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:37 -10.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Hitia'a 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! The reflection of water and sand dramatically increases exposure to the UV rays.

Updated: Feb 1, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Hitia'a, in January, the average high-temperature is 26.9°C (80.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°C (79°F).

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

The average relative humidity in January in Hitia'a is 78%.

In January, in Hitia'a, French Polynesia, the rain falls for 29.3 days. Throughout January, 234mm (9.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

In January, the average sea temperature in Hitia'a, French Polynesia, is 28.3°C (82.9°F). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

In January, the average day length in Hitia'a is 13h and 2min.

On the first day of January in Hitia'a, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:37 -10.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Hitia'a is 8.9h.

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

In Hitia'a, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

26.8°C

26.9°C

27°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.3km/h

21km/h

22.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

26.7

29.3

25.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.2

0.8

1.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hitia'a, 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
Hitia'a, 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
Hitia'a, 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
Hitia'a, 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
Hitia'a, 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
Hitia'a, 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 sea temperature in January
Hitia'a, French Polynesia

Average sea temperature in January: 28.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (28.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are August and September (26.4°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hitia'a, French Polynesia

Average daylight in January: 13h and 0min

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
Hitia'a, 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
Hitia'a, 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
Hitia'a, 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
Hitia'a, 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).