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Weather in February in French Polynesia

Planning a journey to French Polynesia this February 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 February?

February 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 26°C in Rapa to 29°C in Tikehau. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Tikehau and 24°C in Rapa.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atuona with an average of 72 mm to heavy rainfall in Mahina with 271 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Punaauia enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at February'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 February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the French Polynesia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

Punaauia

In February 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 unpleasant that month.

Punaauia
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
<<   January January
<<  
28°C 
25°C 
216 hours 
248 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
25°C 
199 hours 
251 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
226 hours 
190 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Punaauia

Papeete

In February 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.

Papeete
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
<<   January January
<<  
28°C 
25°C 
216 hours 
259 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
25°C 
199 hours 
263 mm 
10 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
226 hours 
196 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Papeete

Fare

In February 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.

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
<<   January January
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
267 mm 
12 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
264 mm 
11 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
177 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Fare

Papetoai

In February Papetoai 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 unpleasant that month.

Papetoai
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
<<   January January
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
216 hours 
242 mm 
11 days 
29°C 
26°C 
199 hours 
248 mm 
10 days 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
226 hours 
183 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Papetoai

Bora Bora

In February 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.

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
<<   January January
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
203 hours 
275 mm 
12 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
203 hours 
264 mm 
11 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
29°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
185 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Bora Bora

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in French Polynesia.

Is February the best time to visit French Polynesia?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to French Polynesia with often unpleasant weather in Punaauia.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Punaauia. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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