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The average annual maximum temperature in Punaauia, Tahiti, French Polynesia is 27°C (81°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Punaauia compares to cities worldwide.
With minimal seasonal shifts, Punaauia experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in March to a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August. At night, temperatures range from 26°C (79°F) in March to 24°C (75°F) in August.
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, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. March, the warmest month, gets 226 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 50-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Punaauia spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
The map below shows the annual temperature across French Polynesia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Punaauia'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:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters, and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
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 Punaauia, 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 29°C (84°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 Punaauia this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Punaauia's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Punaauia climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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