French Polynesia weather in April

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 is the weather like in French Polynesia in April?

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

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C in Rapa to 29°C in Tikehau. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Tikehau and 22°C in Rapa.

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atuona with an average of 78 mm to heavy rainfall in Tubuai with 192 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 230 hours of sunshine in Punaauia. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at April's conditions in French Polynesia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at French Polynesia's yearly weather, check out our French Polynesia climate page.

Where to go in French Polynesia in April

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in French Polynesia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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

Popular destinations in French Polynesia

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in French Polynesia?

Average weather in Punaauia

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

Punaauia
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<<   March March
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29°C 
26°C 
226 hours 
190 mm 
10 days 
28°C 
26°C 
230 hours 
155 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
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28°C 
25°C 
229 hours 
122 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Punaauia

Average weather in Papeete

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

Papeete
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   March March
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29°C 
26°C 
226 hours 
196 mm 
10 days 
28°C 
26°C 
230 hours 
158 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
25°C 
229 hours 
124 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Papeete

Average weather in Fare

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

Fare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
177 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
26°C 
143 mm 
10 days 
May   >> May
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
118 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Fare

Average weather in Papetoai

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

Papetoai
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
226 hours 
183 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
26°C 
230 hours 
148 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
26°C 
229 hours 
117 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Papetoai

Average weather in Bora Bora

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

Bora Bora
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
185 mm 
11 days 
29°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
145 mm 
10 days 
May   >> May
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
224 hours 
116 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Bora Bora

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Is April the best 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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