January weather forecast
Niue

January marks the mid-summer season in Niue, with the island basking under a tropical climate. The average temperature for January oscillates between 26°C (78.8°F) and 30°C (86°F), making it one of the warmest months of the year. The weather during this month tends to be hot and humid, with occasional cloud cover and frequent rainfall. The island experiences significant precipitation, with rainfall averaging 200mm (7.87").

The capital city of Niue, Alofi, mirrors the island's overall weather patterns in January. With its proximity to the coast, Alofi might receive slightly cooler sea breezes, providing some relief from the prevalent heat and humidity.

Contrasting with December, the preceding month, January typically experiences marginally higher temperatures and rainfall. However, it closely mirrors February, the following month, in terms of climatic conditions. Like January, February is characterized by high temperatures and significant rainfall, continuing the trend of Niue's warm and wet summer months.

In January, visitors to Niue should be prepared for potential tropical storms or cyclones, as this month falls within the Pacific cyclone season. Although Niue is often spared from direct cyclone hits, storms can bring heavy rain and strong winds. Despite these weather conditions, there are many sunny days, and life on the island continues with residents and tourists alike enjoying the warm ocean waters and other outdoor activities.

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• Alofi - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Alofi are January, September and November, with an average relative humidity of 79%. The months with the warmest seawater in Alofi are January through April, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).
• Hakupu - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Hakupu is January, when the rain falls for 24.4 days and typically aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Hakupu is January, when the rain falls for 24.4 days and typically aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of precipitation.
• Liku - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Liku, Niue, is January, when the rain falls for 24.4 days and typically aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of precipitation. January, September and November, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Liku, Niue.
• Mutalau - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Mutalau is January, when the rain falls for 24.4 days and typically aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of precipitation. January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mutalau.
• Lakepa - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Lakepa are January, September and November, with an average relative humidity of 79%. In Lakepa in January, during 24.4 rainfall days, 202mm (7.95") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Makefu - January »
  January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Makefu, Niue. Expect a fresh start in Makefu, Niue with January witnessing the highest rainfall of 202mm (7.95").
• Avatele - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Avatele is January, when the rain falls for 24.4 days and typically aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of precipitation. January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Avatele, Niue.