January weather forecast
Marshall Islands

January in the Marshall Islands marks the beginning of the dry season, and the country experiences relatively lower rainfall compared to other months. The average rainfall in January is around 160mm (6.3"), which is considerably less than the peaks seen in the wet season. Despite being termed as the 'dry' season, brief showers can still occur, and the overall environment remains humid but is tempered by the northeastern trade winds.

The temperatures in January are slightly lower than in the peak of the wet season, but they still remain comfortably warm. The average high temperature is around 29°C (84.2°F), while the average low is about 25°C (77°F). These temperatures make January one of the cooler months in the Marshall Islands, although 'cool' is a relative term in this tropical paradise.

Notable cities like Majuro, the capital, and Kwajalein experience similar weather patterns. Majuro, situated on the eastern edge of the country, might receive slightly less wind due to its geographical position, resulting in slightly higher apparent temperatures.

In comparison to December, January sees a further decrease in rainfall and a slight drop in temperatures, contributing to the overall pleasant conditions typical for the dry season. Moving into February, the weather patterns remain fairly consistent with January, as the dry season continues to offer respite from the intense rains of the wet months.

As for extreme values, January does not typically hold records for the hottest, coldest, or rainiest month of the year in the Marshall Islands. The weather in January is more notable for its stability and generally pleasant conditions than for any extremes.

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• Majuro - January »
  The months with the least sunshine are January and March, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine. January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Majuro, Marshall Islands.
• Ebeye - January »
  Ebeye reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 29.9°C (85.8°F) at the peak and 25°C (77°F) at the lowest. In Ebeye, Marshall Islands, during January, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.
• Jabor - January »
  In Jabor, Marshall Islands, in January, the average water temperature is 28.8°C (83.8°F). The calm and warm waters, with an average temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F), begin the year in Jabor, offering a tropical environment perfect for water-based activities.
• Wotje - January »
  January and December, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are marked as the coldest months in Wotje, Marshall Islands. The months of January and December see the lowest levels of Wotje's temperatures, averaging a high of 29°C (84.2°F).
• Enewetak - January »
  In Enewetak in January, during 20 rainfall days, 140mm (5.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months of January and February bring the lowest temperatures in Enewetak averaging a high of 30°C (86°F).
• Kwajalein - January »
  Being the first month of the year, January sets the tone for the weather conditions on Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. January through May and December, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands.
• Kili - January »
  In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:40. In Kili, in January, the average water temperature is 28.8°C (83.8°F).
• Taroa - January »
  Sailing into the year, January in Taroa, Marshall Islands ushers a noticeable aquatic warmth. In January, the average sea temperature in Taroa, Marshall Islands, is 27.9°C (82.2°F).
• Ebon - January »
  January and December, with an average sea temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Ebon, Marshall Islands. January and December, with an average sea temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Ebon.
• Wotho Atoll - January »
  On the first day of January in Wotho Atoll, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:45. January's weather, with its moderate climate and varying daylight, opens a refreshing chapter of the calendar year in Wotho Atoll.