SeasonMapFrench Polynesia in January
January is one of French Polynesia's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 3 destinations average 67/100, led by Moorea at 69 — 26°C and 22 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 33°C and scores 67.
#11 of 12 months for French Polynesia · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in French Polynesia in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorea | Island | 26°C | 261 mm · 22 days | 69 tier C | — |
| 2 | Papeete | Island | 33°C | 282 mm · 26 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 3 | Bora Bora | Island | 27°C | 321 mm · 26 days | 64 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in French Polynesia in January
- Christmas and New Year peak · Bora Bora · 18 Dec – 6 Jan