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Lapaha Weather in January

Lapaha in January

The short of it: Lapaha in January averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 266 mm · daylight 13 h 17 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

January in Lapaha brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 23°, with about 266 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 266 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 17 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Lapaha runs warmer than most and wetter than most in January. Mu‘a, 1 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Lapaha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 111 mm more rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 17 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mu‘aTongatapu1 km SSW29°23°266 mm
TatakamotongaTongatapu1 km SW29°23°266 mm
HolongaTongatapu3 km WSW29°23°232 mm
MalapoTongatapu5 km SW29°23°232 mm
PelehakeVavau5 km SW29°23°249 mm
TukutongaTongatapu5 km WNW29°23°252 mm
LongotemeTongatapu5 km W29°23°235 mm
VainīTongatapu6 km WSW29°23°235 mm

The Almanac · Lapaha 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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Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 266 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Lapaha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°266 mm15 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February30°24°253 mm15 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March30°24°270 mm14 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April29°23°236 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May27°21°122 mm14 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°20°120 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
July25°19°123 mm16 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
August25°19°123 mm15 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
September26°19°121 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October26°20°158 mm16 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November28°21°138 mm14 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December29°22°155 mm16 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lapaha in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lapaha in January?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 266 mm (10.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 266 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Lapaha?

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

How long are the days in Lapaha in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 13 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 51 min in June to 13 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Lapaha in January?

Hardly — January nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lapaha in January?

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

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