Rikitea Climate by Month
The weather in Rikitea is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Rikitea temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 24°C during cooler months like August. At night, temperatures typically average around 21°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Rikitea experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1604 mm of precipitation annually. Year-round, Rikitea has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 167 mm, and the driest month, August, with 103 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rikitea. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Rikitea in French Polynesia
During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
March has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 167 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 103 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.
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