Average Monthly Sunshine in Papeete

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Papeete receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Papeete experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 251 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 197 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2686 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (8.4 hours per day) and December (6.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Papeete’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Papeete enjoys an average of 2686 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Papeete’s wettest month, receives 196 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Papeete Precipitation page.