French Polynesia weather in September

Are you planning a trip to French Polynesia in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in French Polynesia in September?

September in French Polynesia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Rapa at 21°C to warm in Tikehau at 28°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Tikehau and 18°C in Rapa.

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atuona with an average of 37 mm to high rainfall in Rapa with 107 mm. The city Punaauia usually sees around 242 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For specific regional insights in French Polynesia for September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our French Polynesia climate page.

Where to go in French Polynesia in September

Find the average weather conditions in September 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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in French Polynesia?

Average weather in Punaauia

In September Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Punaauia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   August August
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26°C 
24°C 
251 hours 
65 mm 
13 days 
26°C 
24°C 
242 hours 
86 mm 
10 days 
October   >> October
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27°C 
24°C 
232 hours 
120 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Punaauia

Average weather in Papeete

In September Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Papeete
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   August August
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26°C 
24°C 
251 hours 
67 mm 
13 days 
26°C 
24°C 
242 hours 
87 mm 
10 days 
October   >> October
>>  
27°C 
24°C 
232 hours 
125 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Papeete

Average weather in Fare

In September Fare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Fare
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
27°C 
25°C 
56 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
25°C 
85 mm 
10 days 
October   >> October
>>  
28°C 
25°C 
127 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Fare

Average weather in Papetoai

In September Papetoai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Papetoai
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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
<<   August August
<<  
27°C 
24°C 
251 hours 
61 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
24°C 
242 hours 
73 mm 
10 days 
October   >> October
>>  
27°C 
25°C 
232 hours 
115 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Papetoai

Average weather in Bora Bora

In September Bora Bora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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
<<   August August
<<  
27°C 
25°C 
248 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
27°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
77 mm 
11 days 
October   >> October
>>  
28°C 
25°C 
233 hours 
120 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Bora Bora

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Is September the best time to visit French Polynesia?

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit French Polynesia with overall perfect weather in Punaauia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit French Polynesia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Punaauia. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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