French Polynesia in January

January is French Polynesia's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 4 destinations average 66/100, led by Teahupo'o at 68 — 28°C and 30 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 36°C and scores 63.

#12 of 12 months for French Polynesia · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇵🇫 French Polynesia, month by month

66/100 in January
  1. 66Jan
  2. 71Feb
  3. 78Mar
  4. 77Apr
  5. 82May
  6. 80Jun
  7. 83Jul
  8. 86Aug
  9. 86Sep
  10. 80Oct
  11. 73Nov
  12. 68Dec

Where in French Polynesia in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Teahupo'oBeach28°C310 mm · 30 days68 tier C—
2MooreaIsland32°C302 mm · 22 days67 tier C—
3Bora BoraIsland27°C314 mm · 25 days65 tier C—
4PapeeteIsland36°C324 mm · 25 days63 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

Better months for French Polynesia

August · 86/100September · 86/100July · 83/100
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