Papeete weather in December (Tahiti, French Polynesia)

What does the weather outlook for Papeete look like in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Papeete generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Papeete in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 290 mm for the month. The month brings the heaviest rain of the year, often in intense bursts. Make sure to have a poncho to stay dry during the showers. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 197 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Papeete. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Papeete climate page with graphs.

 

Papeete, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 290 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Tahiti, French Polynesia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in French Polynesia in December

Find out more about the weather in French Polynesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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