French Polynesia Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in French Polynesia over the year. What is the best time to visit French Polynesia?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in French Polynesia over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

French Polynesia in January

In January the weather in French Polynesia ranges from less favorable in Fare to excellent in Atuona. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 25°C (77°F) in Rapa to 29°C (84°F) in Tikehau.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in February

In February the weather in French Polynesia ranges from less favorable in Papeete to excellent in Atuona. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 26°C (79°F) in Rapa to 29°C (84°F) in Tikehau.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in March

In March the weather in French Polynesia ranges from mixed in Arue to very good in Fare. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 26°C (79°F) in Rapa to 29°C (84°F) in Tikehau.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in April

In April the weather in French Polynesia ranges from good in Tubuai to excellent in Atuona. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 25°C (77°F) in Rapa to 29°C (84°F) in Tikehau.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in May

In May the weather in French Polynesia ranges from very good in Punaauia to excellent in Manihi. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Rapa to 29°C (84°F) in Manihi.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in June

In June the weather in French Polynesia ranges from very good in Teahupoo to excellent in Punaauia. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 22°C (72°F) in Rapa to 29°C (84°F) in Manihi.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in July

In July the weather in French Polynesia ranges from very good in Rapa to excellent in Punaauia. The temperatures range from pleasant in Rapa with 21°C (70°F) to high in Manihi with 28°C (82°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in August

In August the weather in French Polynesia ranges from very good in Rapa to excellent in Punaauia. The temperatures range from pleasant in Rapa with 21°C (70°F) to high in Tikehau with 28°C (82°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in September

In September the weather in French Polynesia ranges from very good in Teahupoo to excellent in Punaauia. The temperatures range from pleasant in Rapa with 21°C (70°F) to high in Tikehau with 28°C (82°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in October

In October the weather in French Polynesia ranges from very good in Punaauia to excellent in Manihi. The temperatures range from pleasant in Rapa with 21°C (70°F) to high in Tikehau with 28°C (82°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in November

In November the weather in French Polynesia ranges from very good in Punaauia to excellent in Atuona. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Rapa to 28°C (82°F) in Tikehau.

Find more detailed climate information for French Polynesia in November here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

French Polynesia in December

In December the weather in French Polynesia ranges from less favorable in Punaauia to excellent in Atuona. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 24°C (75°F) in Rapa to 29°C (84°F) in Tikehau.

Find more detailed climate information for French Polynesia in December here.

perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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