Rapa weather in August (French Polynesia)

Thinking of visiting Rapa in August? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of August in Rapa typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 21°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 18°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However, the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Precipitation

Rapa in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 130 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rapa climate page with graphs.

 

Rapa, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 130 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in French Polynesia in August

Find out more about the weather in French Polynesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rapa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rapa.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to French Polynesia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in French Polynesia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.