Weather & climate · Papeete
Best Time to Visit French Polynesia
June to October
The best time to visit French Polynesia is June to October, when daytime highs in Papeete are around 26–27°C. April to May and November are also a good time to go. March is the warmest month (28°C by day), August the coldest (24°C at night), and December the wettest with about 221 mm of rain.
28°C
Warmest: March
24°C
Coldest nights: August
1331 mm
Rain per year
221 mm
Wettest: December
French Polynesia weather by month
- Jan28°C26°C190 mm
- Feb28°C27°C175 mm
- Mar28°C27°C134 mm
- Apr28°C27°C116 mm
- May27°C26°C90 mm
- Jun27°C25°C69 mm
- Jul26°C25°C52 mm
- Aug26°C24°C47 mm
- Sep26°C25°C40 mm
- Oct26°C25°C84 mm
- Nov27°C26°C113 mm
- Dec27°C26°C221 mm
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 26°C | 190 mm | 80% | 70% | Rainy |
| February | 28°C | 27°C | 175 mm | 81% | 67% | Rainy |
| March | 28°C | 27°C | 134 mm | 80% | 60% | Fair |
| April | 28°C | 27°C | 116 mm | 80% | 60% | Good |
| May | 27°C | 26°C | 90 mm | 79% | 55% | Good |
| June | 27°C | 25°C | 69 mm | 78% | 51% | Best time |
| July | 26°C | 25°C | 52 mm | 77% | 48% | Best time |
| August | 26°C | 24°C | 47 mm | 77% | 49% | Best time |
| September | 26°C | 25°C | 40 mm | 77% | 52% | Best time |
| October | 26°C | 25°C | 84 mm | 78% | 58% | Best time |
| November | 27°C | 26°C | 113 mm | 79% | 63% | Good |
| December | 27°C | 26°C | 221 mm | 81% | 69% | Rainy |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Papeete (-17.53, -149.57). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in French Polynesia have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit French Polynesia?
June to October. The best time to visit French Polynesia is June to October, when daytime highs in Papeete are around 26–27°C. April to May and November are also a good time to go. March is the warmest month (28°C by day), August the coldest (24°C at night), and December the wettest with about 221 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in French Polynesia?
March, with average highs of 28°C in Papeete.
What is the coldest month in French Polynesia?
August, when nights drop to about 24°C and days reach 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in French Polynesia?
December with about 221 mm; September is the driest (40 mm).
When should I avoid visiting French Polynesia?
December is the least comfortable month on average: 27°C by day and 221 mm of rain.