Papeete Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Papeete Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 251 hours of sunshine in August and 197 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2686 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 8.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

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

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

December, Papeete’s wettest month, receives 196 mm (7.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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.