January weather forecast
Tulagi Island, Solomon Islands

The New Year on Tulagi Island begins with substantial humidity as rainfall peaks amid the year's first weeks. A notable aspect of January's weather is the elevated level of rainfall, totaling 363 millimeters, the highest in the first quarter of the year. The persistent rainfall, combined with consistently high temperatures, results in the development of dense, tropical foliage that blankets the island. January's weather contrasts starkly with the forthcoming conditions of March, with considerable differences in rainfall. Temperatures in the sea during this period remain conducive to a variety of water-based activities including snorkeling and diving.

Temperature

With the onset of January, a modest change to a still hot 31°C (87.8°F) from December's 32°C (89.6°F) is noted in high-temperature. During January in Tulagi Island, the average low-temperature is recorded at a moderately hot 24°C (75.2°F).

Rainfall

During January, Tulagi Island regularly aggregates up to 363mm (14.29") of precipitation. Throughout the year, 2606mm (102.6") of rain is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 30.1°C (86.2°F).
Note: It is often perceived that water temperatures beyond 30°C (86°F) lack the cooling effect desired during hot weather.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of January, in Tulagi Island, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:47 +11.