French Polynesia weather in December
Planning a journey to French Polynesia this December 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 December?
December in French Polynesia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Rapa to 29°C in Tikehau. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Tikehau and 21°C in Rapa.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atuona with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Mahina with 301 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Punaauia. Meanwhile, Punaauia enjoys close to 197 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of French Polynesia in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our French Polynesia climate page.
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Average weather in Punaauia
In December Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Papeete
In December Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fare
In December Fare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Papetoai
In December Papetoai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bora Bora
In December Bora Bora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit French Polynesia?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit French Polynesia due to the typically poor weather in Punaauia.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Punaauia. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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