The month in detail
What to expect in January
Summer in Moorea brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (6.1h of sunshine). With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Moorea.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
23°
Sea
29°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.9h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 14
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Moorea is September (8.6/10), 3.4 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · French Polynesia
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyFranc CFP (F)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 49%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Moorea ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
French PolynesiaTropical climate with a 8.6 → 5.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
17.53°S · 149.83°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Moorea?
September is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 7.3h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days. The months of September & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Moorea get in September?
Moorea averages 7.3 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Moorea?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Moorea in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Moorea good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Moorea scores 5.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Moorea?
January is the most difficult month to visit Moorea, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Moorea in January?
In January, the sea averages 29°C in Moorea: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Moorea in January?
The average UV index reaches 8 in January in Moorea (very high), with about 12.9h of daylight. Protection essential.