Moorea · WinterMonth summary
Moorea weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
78% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Moorea in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Moorea. August remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Moorea in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Moorea Even in winter, Moorea enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 78% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 25°C | 28°C | 78% | 10.0 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 25°C | 28°C | 76% | 9.5 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°C | 28°C | 72% | 5.3 | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 25°C | 28°C | 69% | 7.4 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 28°C | 47% | 3.8 | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 24°C | 27°C | 51% | 4.2 | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 26°C | 40% | 2.8 | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 23°C | 26°C | 42% | 2.7 | 11.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 23°C | 26°C | 46% | 3.3 | 11.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 27°C | 54% | 4.6 | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 27°C | 69% | 6.6 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 28°C | 75% | 9.3 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Moorea averages 28°C, 78% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -36%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Moorea in January
Is January a good time to visit Moorea?
January is an acceptable time for Moorea (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Moorea in January?
Yes, 78% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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