January · French Polynesia
Best time to visit Tahiti in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tahiti in January
Average temperature 27°C, 265 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 265 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Tahiti scores 7.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 265 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tahiti is French Polynesia's volcanic heart-Papeete markets, black-sand surf beaches, and lagoon hops toward Moorea. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January holds up well in Tahiti — 12th best month
January averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
265 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tahiti in January?
- In January, Tahiti averages 27°C, 265 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tahiti?
- January earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tahiti in January?
- Expect about 265 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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