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December in Moorea brings high temperatures around 28°C (82°F) during the day, dropping to 25°C (77°F) at night, with the most rainfall of the year.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Moorea. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Moorea typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 28°C (82°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 24°C (75°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Moorea spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Moorea from 1976 through 2025.
Find out more about the weather in French Polynesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of French Polynesia in December →
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).
Warm temperatures in December make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! The water temperature sits at about 27°C (81°F), making it perfect for swimming and water activities. Don't forget to pack your favorite swimwear and perhaps some snorkel gear. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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