Punaauia Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Punaauia’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in French Polynesia.

Monthly Temperature Averages

The temperature in Punaauia changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate 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, minimum temperatures typically average around 24°C during these months.

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

The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

March, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 190 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. For more information, please visit our Punaauia Precipitation page.

Annual Temperatures in French Polynesia Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across French Polynesia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

Punaauia Temperatures Compared World Wide

Punaauia’s average annual maximum temperature is 27°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.

Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.

Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.

How are these Temperatures Measured?

Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.

This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.

Temperatures in the Mountains

Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.

• Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
• Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.

For more detailed information about Punaauia’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Punaauia climate page.