August Rainfall and Precipitation in French Polynesia

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across French Polynesia in August.

French Polynesia experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in Atuona (42 mm (1.7 in)) to high in Rapa (144 mm (5.7 in)). On average, August is the driest month of the year in French Polynesia.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit French Polynesia, check out our French Polynesia's climate page.

See also: the French Polynesia weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in French Polynesia in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across French Polynesia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

See all August weather averages, cities and regions in French Polynesia

French Polynesia precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does French Polynesia receive in August?

In August, Punaauia typically receives modest rainfall, around 65 mm (2.6 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in French Polynesia in August?

Expect around 13 days rainy days in Punaauia during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in French Polynesia?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in French Polynesia.

What is the wettest city in August in French Polynesia?

In our database, Rapa stands out as having an average rainfall level of 144 mm (5.7 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in August in French Polynesia?

In our records, Atuona stands out as the driest city in French Polynesia for August, averaging just 42 mm (1.7 in).

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in French Polynesia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to French Polynesia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in French Polynesia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.