Tahiti Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Tahiti maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Tahiti remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°C during cooler months like August.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Tahiti is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1828 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 283 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 65 mm over 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tahiti Precipitation page.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
While the amount of sunshine in Tahiti varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 8.4 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in August to 28°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Tahiti.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 79%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Tahiti in French Polynesia
Tahiti has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 28°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Tahiti occurs in the months of January, February, March, April and December.
March has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 283 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 65 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 251 hours of sunshine.
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