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Piton Weather in January

Piton in January

The short of it: Piton in January averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 250 mm (9.8 in) of rain and about 13 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 23° · rain 250 mm · daylight 13 h 13 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & October

January in Piton brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 23°, with about 250 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Piton, with afternoons near 30°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 250 mm.

The sun is up for about 13 h 13 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Piton runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Belle Vue Harel, 5 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

January in Piton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 110 mm more rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 13 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Belle Vue HarelPamplemousses5 km NW30°23°248 mm
Belle Vue MaurelRivière du Rempart5 km SE30°23°250 mm
Rivière du RempartRivière du Rempart6 km ESE30°23°240 mm
GoodlandsRivière du Rempart6 km NNE30°24°240 mm
PamplemoussesPamplemousses6 km WSW30°23°248 mm
Plaine des PapayesPamplemousses7 km WNW30°23°246 mm
Morcellement Saint AndréPamplemousses7 km WNW30°23°246 mm
Fond du SacPamplemousses7 km NW30°23°248 mm

The Almanac · Piton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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The height of summer in Piton, with afternoons near 30°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 250 mm.

Climate of Piton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°250 mm7 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦
February29°23°232 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦
March29°23°220 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
April28°22°157 mm11 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
May27°20°130 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
June25°18°74 mm13 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
July24°18°80 mm15 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
August24°18°86 mm14 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
September25°18°56 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
October27°19°55 mm12 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November28°20°64 mm8 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
December29°22°140 mm6 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Piton in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Piton in January?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 250 mm (9.8 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Piton, with afternoons near 30°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 250 mm.

Is January a good time to visit Piton?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Piton in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 13 h 13 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 55 min in June to 13 h 20 min in December.

Does it snow in Piton in January?

Hardly — January nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Piton in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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