Papetoai Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Papetoai, Moorea, French Polynesia, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 28°C (82°F), peaking in March at 29°C (84°F) and dipping in August to 27°C (81°F).
With around 1734 mm (68 in) of annual rainfall, Papetoai has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct rainy season from December to March. The wettest month is December. Sunshine peaks in August, when the city sees around 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Papetoai
With minimal seasonal shifts, Papetoai experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in March to 24°C (75°F) in August.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Papetoai
Papetoai has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1734 mm (68 in) of rainfall per year. Papetoai can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 268 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 56 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation spread across 11 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Papetoai Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Papetoai
Papetoai experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 8.4 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 6.6 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Papetoai by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Papetoai.
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
Papetoai 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Papetoai
With its warm weather, Papetoai experiences temperatures from 27°C (81°F) to 29°C (84°F) throughout the year. July, August and September offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that January, February, March and December make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected. Planning your next adventure but unsure where to go? Our climate tool suggests perfect locations tailored to your preferred weather conditions. Discover your ideal travel destination with our weather planner.
