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Saipan in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Saipan in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Saipan, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Saipan in January 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Saipan in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +26°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 23 rainy days in the month and around 86 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Saipan;

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Saipan has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Saipan in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Saipan for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +22°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +28°C.

Is Saipan warm or cold in January?

Saipan is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +25°C to +24°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Saipan, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Saipan in January

Saipan weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+27°C+26°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+21°C+19°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+31°C+31°C
Rainfall
106 mm86 mm64 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
80%79%78%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
466
Rainy days
262321
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +26°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 106 mm to 86 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 6 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Saipan in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Saipan is gradually decreasing during January, going from 7 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Saipan based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 336 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 65 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Saipan wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 374 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 74% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Saipan?

This is the weather in Saipan in January 2024:
1 January
🌧️
+28°C
2 January
☁️
+28°C
3 January
🌧️
+29°C
4 January
🌧️
+28°C
5 January
🌧️
+27°C
6 January
☀️
+28°C
7 January
🌧️
+29°C
8 January
🌧️
+27°C
9 January
🌧️
+28°C
10 January
🌧️
+28°C
11 January
🌧️
+26°C
12 January
🌫️
+25°C
13 January
🌧️
+25°C
14 January
🌧️
+27°C
15 January
🌧️
+27°C
16 January
🌧️
+28°C
17 January
☀️
+28°C
18 January
☀️
+28°C
19 January
🌧️
+28°C
20 January
☀️
+28°C
21 January
☀️
+28°C
22 January
☁️
+27°C
23 January
☀️
+29°C
24 January
☁️
+28°C
25 January
☁️
+29°C
26 January
🌧️
+28°C
27 January
☁️
+29°C
28 January
☀️
+28°C
29 January
☁️
+29°C
30 January
☁️
+28°C
31 January
☁️
+28°C
In January 2024 Saipan had 7 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Saipan climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Saipan in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+26°C) and the highest in 2020 (+30°C). The driest year was 1998 with only 954 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 3183 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Saipan in January:

Is January a good time to visit Saipan?

It’s always a good time to visit Saipan, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Saipan in January?

January is warm in Saipan. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Saipan rainy in January?

Saipan is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Saipan in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Saipan in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Saipan

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Saipan, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.