January weather forecast
Matā'utu, Wallis and Futuna

Matāʻutu witnesses a clammy start to the year with the high being 30.3°C (86.5°F), which is almost identical to the high for February. The humidity sets the overall weather as balmy. As the sun shines strong, UV protection would be advisable. It is an excellent period for individuals seeking to experience tropical weather without too intense heat.

Temperature

The dawn of January in Matā'utu, Wallis and Futuna, sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), on par with December's climate. The low-temperature average for Matā'utu during January stands at a warm 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Matā'utu is January, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 381mm (15") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Matā'utu, the average seawater temperature in January is 29.3°C (84.7°F).
Note: Swimming, diving, and other water-related activities in temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered highly enjoyable and satisfying for longer durations without uneasiness.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Matā'utu is 12h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of January, in Matā'utu, Wallis and Futuna, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:18 +12.

Sunshine

January and March, with an average of 18h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Matā'utu.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Matā'utu. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 12 transforms into these recommendations:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Applying and reapplying liberally a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ every two hours, and straight after a swim or outdoor activity is recommended. Attention! The combination of sand and water reflections enhances UV ray intensity.