French Polynesia

French Polynesia Weather in November

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

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Planning a trip to French Polynesia this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in French Polynesia in November

November 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 23°C (73°F) in Rapa to 28°C (82°F) in Tikehau. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Tikehau and 20°C (68°F) in Rapa.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atuona with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Tikehau with 166 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Punaauia sees close to 209 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in French Polynesia in November

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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 November for some of the most popular destinations in French Polynesia?

Temperature range in French Polynesia (November)

Precipitation variation in French Polynesia (November)

Punaauia

In November Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
209 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
278 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Punaauia →

Papeete

In November Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
209 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Papeete →

Fare

In November Fare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
283 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Fare →

Papetoai

In November Papetoai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
209 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
268 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Papetoai →

Bora Bora

In November Bora Bora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
220 hours
208 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Bora Bora →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punaauia 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Papeete 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Fare 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Papetoai 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Tikehau 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Arue 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)

French Polynesia weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in French Polynesia in November?

Expect pleasant weather across French Polynesia in November. The popular destination of Punaauia averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in French Polynesia in November?

Daytime temperatures in Punaauia peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in November, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does French Polynesia get a lot of rain in November?

Punaauia typically receives notable rainfall in November, about 141 mm (5.6 in) on average across French Polynesia.

Is November a Good Time to Visit French Polynesia?

In our opinion, November is a good time to visit French Polynesia with overall pleasant weather in Punaauia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Punaauia. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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