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Tahiti weather in December (French Polynesia)

Will it be warm or cold in Tahiti this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

December in Tahiti generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Tahiti in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 283 mm for the month. The month is marked by heavy rainfall, often coming down in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 197 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tahiti. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tahiti, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 283 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in French Polynesia in December

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

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.