Cook Islands Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
January is the warmest month of the year in the Cook Islands. The average temperature is 25.4°C (77.7°F), with highs reaching an average of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and lows dropping to an average of 22.9°C (73.2°F). The average feels-like temperature is slightly higher, ranging from 26.5°C (79.7°F) to 31.3°C (88.3°F). January is part of the wet season in the Cook Islands, with frequent rainfall and high humidity. The average precipitation is 8.21mm (0.32 inches), and there is a 67.7% chance of precipitation on average. Rain is the most common type of precipitation, and there are typically 30 rainy days throughout the month. The island experiences moderate to strong winds, with an average wind speed of 22.2 km/h (13.8 mph) and gusts up to 32.1 km/h (19.9 mph) on average. The skies are often cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 65.2%. Overall, January in the Cook Islands is warm and humid, with frequent rainfall and moderate to strong winds. Travelers can expect a mix of sunny and cloudy days, with a higher chance of precipitation. It is advisable to pack both lightweight and waterproof clothing, as well as sunscreen for the sunnier periods.
What is the temperature in Cook Islands in January?
Average air temperature in Cook Islands is 25.4°C (77.8°F) in January. The outside temperature in Cook Islands feels like 26.5°C (79.7°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 27.9°C (82.3°F) and feels like 31.3°C (88.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 22.9°C (73.3°F) which feels like 22.9°C (73.3°F).
How hot is Cook Islands in January?
The hot temperature in January in Cook Islands rises to 29.7°C (85.5°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 83.9% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 35.7 °C (96.3°F). The average maximum temp in Cook Islands is 27.9°C (96.3°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Cook Islands in January?
The coldest temp in Cook Islands in January drops to 19°C (66.2°F) during the cold nights. With 22.2km/h (13.8mph) winds and 83.9% humidity it feels like 19°C (66.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 22.9°C (73.3°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Cook Islands in January?
Yes, it rains for 30 days in Cook Islands in January averaging 8.21 mm of precipitation. Cook Islands has a 67.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Cook Islands throughout January?
Cook Islands has 8.21 mm (0.32 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 30 days out of the entire month.
Is Cook Islands windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Cook Islands during January is 22.2km/h (13.8mph) and average windgust is 32.1km/h (20mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 46.4km/h (28.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Cook Islands in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Cook Islands.
What are the humidity levels in Cook Islands in January?
The average humidity levels in Cook Islands in January are 83.9%. Daily humidity levels in Cook Islands range from 68.7% to 93.1% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Cook Islands in January?
Cook Islands has 13 hours 14 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Cook Islands in January is at 6:10:57 and the sunset is at 19:25:48.
What is the cloud coverage in Cook Islands in January?
Clouds cover 65.2% of the sky on average throughout January in Cook Islands. The cloud coverage ranges from 17.1% to 98.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Cook Islands?
The average UV index in Cook Islands is 8.3 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Cook Islands in January?
The average solar radiation is 249.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Cook Islands during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 36.5 W/m2 to 355.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Cook Islands?
The average solar energy during January in Cook Islands is 21.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3.1 MJ/m2, to 30.7 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Cook Islands in January?
Yes, there is a 21.6% risk for severe weather in Cook Islands in January.
What is the air pressure in Cook Islands in January?
On average the air pressure in Cook Islands in January is 1010.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.3 mb to 1015.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Cook Islands in January?
The average daylight visibility in Cook Islands in January is 12.8 km (7.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.6 km (6.6 miles) to 16.3 km (10.1 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Cook Islands in January?
The average dew point in Cook Islands during January is 22.4°C (72.4°F).
Where is the data for Cook Islands climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Cook Islands in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- RAROTONGA INTERNATIONAL, CW
- NCRG