When to go · Nauru
Nauru in January
Mixed month. Monsoon rain and humidity; Independence Day on 31 January.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Nauru
- Prices
- Medium
- Nauru
Verdict
Monsoon rain and humidity; Independence Day on 31 January.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- Whole island · Yaren, Anibare, Aiwo, Topsiderainy
Equatorial heat all year (26–32 °C (79–90 °F)). The westerly monsoon brings most rain Nov–Feb; rainfall varies a lot from year to year, with long droughts in La Niña years.Equatorial heat all year (79–90 °F (26–32 °C)). The westerly monsoon brings most rain Nov–Feb; rainfall varies a lot from year to year, with long droughts in La Niña years.
- Yaren31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 15 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
New Year's Day
1 Jan
Offices close.
Independence Day
31 Jan
National celebrations; offices close.
Wetter season
Nov–Feb · Yaren
Heavy showers and rougher seas can affect flights and swimming.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Nauru
- Low
- Prices · Nauru
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nauru, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Low
Prices
Jan: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 3
Apr: 1
January: Monsoon rain and humidity; Independence Day on 31 January.
April: Drier and breezier.
Nauru: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast