Pirae Temperature by Month

Pirae in Tahiti, French Polynesia enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 27°C (81°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.

With little seasonal fluctuation, Pirae offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in March and a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August. At night, lows range from 26°C (79°F) to 24°C (75°F) throughout the year.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pirae by month:

The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. March, the city's warmest month, averages 226 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Pirae's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.

Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.

Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Pirae, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and humidity around 78%, considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 78% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.

Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Pirae this rarely lasts long on the ground.

For more on Pirae's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Pirae climate page.