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Praslin Island in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Praslin Island in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Praslin Island, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Praslin Island in January 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Praslin Island in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +81°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 211 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
211 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Praslin Island has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Praslin Island in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Praslin Island for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +82°F.

Is Praslin Island warm or cold in January?

Praslin Island is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is one of the coolest months in Praslin Island, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Praslin Island in January

Praslin Island weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+81°F+81°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+73°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+86°F+86°F
Rainfall
206 mm211 mm103 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%82%80%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
211
Cloudy days
258
Rainy days
272519
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 206 mm to 211 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in December to 1 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Praslin Island in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Praslin Island is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Praslin Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 276 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 68 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Praslin Island, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Praslin Island wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 211 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 77% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Praslin Island?

This is the weather in Praslin Island in January 2024:
1 January
🌧️
+81°F
2 January
☁️
+80°F
3 January
☁️
+81°F
4 January
🌧️
+79°F
5 January
🌧️
+79°F
6 January
🌧️
+79°F
7 January
🌧️
+79°F
8 January
🌧️
+80°F
9 January
☁️
+81°F
10 January
🌧️
+81°F
11 January
☁️
+82°F
12 January
🌧️
+81°F
13 January
🌧️
+81°F
14 January
🌧️
+79°F
15 January
🌧️
+79°F
16 January
🌧️
+79°F
17 January
🌧️
+80°F
18 January
🌧️
+79°F
19 January
☁️
+81°F
20 January
☁️
+81°F
21 January
☀️
+81°F
22 January
☀️
+80°F
23 January
🌧️
+79°F
24 January
☁️
+81°F
25 January
☀️
+81°F
26 January
☁️
+82°F
27 January
🌧️
+80°F
28 January
☁️
+80°F
29 January
🌧️
+80°F
30 January
☁️
+82°F
31 January
☁️
+82°F
In January 2024 Praslin Island had 3 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Praslin Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Praslin Island in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+79°F) and the highest in 2017 (+84°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 869 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2419 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Praslin Island in January:

Is January a good time to visit Praslin Island?

It’s always a good time to visit Praslin Island, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Praslin Island in January?

January is warm in Praslin Island. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Praslin Island rainy in January?

Praslin Island is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Praslin Island in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Praslin Island in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Praslin Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Praslin Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.