French Polynesia

French Polynesia Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in French Polynesia in April.

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Planning a journey to French Polynesia this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in French Polynesia in April

April in French Polynesia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Rapa to 29°C (84°F) in Tikehau. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Tikehau and 22°C (72°F) in Rapa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of French Polynesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atuona with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Tubuai with 192 mm (7.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Punaauia enjoys about 230 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in French Polynesia in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in French Polynesia

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in French Polynesia?

Temperature range in French Polynesia (April)

Precipitation variation in French Polynesia (April)

Punaauia

In April Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
230 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Punaauia →

Papeete

In April Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
230 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Papeete →

Fare

In April Fare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Fare →

Papetoai

In April Papetoai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
230 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Papetoai →

Bora Bora

In April Bora Bora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
220 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bora Bora →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in French Polynesia in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punaauia 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Papeete 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Fare 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Papetoai 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Tikehau 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Arue 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)

French Polynesia weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in French Polynesia in April?

In April, French Polynesia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Punaauia sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in French Polynesia in April?

Daytime temperatures in Punaauia peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in April, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does French Polynesia get a lot of rain in April?

Punaauia typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 155 mm (6.1 in) on average across French Polynesia.

Is April a Good Time to Visit French Polynesia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Punaauia, April might be a good time to visit French Polynesia.

On average, the best time to visit French Polynesia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Punaauia. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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