January weather forecast
Christmas Island, Christmas Island

January weather in Christmas Island ushers in the new year with some distinct features. The tropical setting delivers a high temperature of 28.9°C (84°F), making the coasts inviting despite the relatively high amount of rainfall. This month is characterized by extensive rain showers, with January holding the record for the second-highest rainfall, with a total of 294mm (11.57"). It is typical to expect a mix of wet and warm days. As part of the tropical cyclone season, tourists need to keep an eye on weather updates.

Temperature

The advent of January brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. In January, the average low-temperature is a still moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Rainfall

In Christmas Island, in January, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 294mm (11.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152 rainfall days, and 2101mm (82.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: Water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable even during extended periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:27 +07.

Sunshine

In Christmas Island, the average sunshine in January is 15h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Christmas Island. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in January transforms into this advice:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Even when the sky is cloudy, apply generously and frequently reapply a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more, especially post every swim or outdoor exercise. Attention! UV radiation is markedly stronger with water and sand reflections.