What is the weather like in Port Vila vs Rarotonga in January?

In January, Port Vila averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 220 mm of rain; Rarotonga averages 28°C high / 22°C low with about 197 mm.

Port Vila vs Rarotonga in January

Rarotonga is the better pick in January — 78 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rarotonga is hot, soaked, clean air, while Port Vila is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Port Vila vs Rarotonga — January climate, side by side

	Port Vila	Rarotonga
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	30°C
Avg high / low	31° / 22°	28° / 22°
Rainfall	220 mm	197 mm
Rainy days	19	18
Humidity	80%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	25	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Port Vila vs Rarotonga in January — FAQ

Is January better in Port Vila or Rarotonga?: Rarotonga is the better pick in January — 78 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rarotonga is hot, soaked, clean air, while Port Vila is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Port Vila vs Rarotonga in January?: In January, Port Vila averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 220 mm of rain; Rarotonga averages 28°C high / 22°C low with about 197 mm.