Papeete weather in January
January in Papeete: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Papeete · #277 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Papeete climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 282 mm / 11.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Papeete in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Papeete?
- January in Papeete: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Papeete on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Papeete in January?
- In January, Papeete averages a daily high of 28.2°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 281.7 mm of rain over roughly 25.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Papeete in January?
- Papeete has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in January.