French Polynesia weather in January 2025

Q: How hot is it in French Polynesia in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 26°C in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in January with high heat and humidity, falling to 19°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in French Polynesia in January?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in January - that's 54% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around French Polynesia in January?

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in January is 28°C.

Q: Does it rain in French Polynesia in January?

There are usually 17 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in January and the average monthly rainfall is 295mm.

Expect 26°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in French Polynesia in January. Check more long-term weather averages for French Polynesia in January before you book your next holiday to French Polynesia in 2025/2026.

26
26°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
17
17 days with some rainfall
19
19°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
295
295 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
28
28°C sea temperature

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The January weather guide for French Polynesia (Papeete, Tahiti) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in French Polynesia in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 26°C in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in January with high heat and humidity, falling to 19°C at night.

How sunny is it in French Polynesia in January?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in January - that's 54% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around French Polynesia in January?

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in January is 28°C.

Does it rain in French Polynesia in January?

There are usually 17 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in January and the average monthly rainfall is 295mm.

French Polynesia January sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for French Polynesia in January 2025. Select a month to view French Polynesia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The French Polynesia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Papeete, Tahiti.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st January 2025	05:27	18:37
Thursday, 16th January 2025	05:37	18:40
Friday, 31st January 2025	05:46	18:38

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French Polynesia - quick facts
Time difference	UK -9 to -10 hours
Language(s)	French, Tahitian
Currency	CFP Franc
Electricity	C + E plug (220V)
Driving side	Right
Why visit?	Beaches Nature
Tourist info	Tahiti Tourism