SeasonMapAlofi weather in January
Niue
January in Alofi: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Alofi · #689 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Alofi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 292 mm / 11.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Alofi in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Alofi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAlofi's best weather comes in August, September and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
January coincides with Cyclone season.
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What's on in Alofi in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Cyclone season
1 Nov – 30 AprThe South Pacific season runs November to April, with most of the activity between December and March. Direct hits are rare, but Niue is a raised island with no lagoon or reef flat to take the swell. Source ↗
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Alofi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Alofi?
- January in Alofi: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Alofi on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Alofi in January?
- In January, Alofi averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 25.9°C, with about 291.6 mm of rain over roughly 18.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Alofi in January?
- Alofi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.