Moorea

Moorea Weather in December

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

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Papetoai Maharepa Teavaro Haapiti

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

What to Expect in Moorea in December

Moorea, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. December in Moorea generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Papetoai.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Atiha with an average of 265 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Teavaro with 270 mm (11 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Papetoai enjoys approximately 197 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Moorea in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Moorea.

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 Moorea

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Moorea, French Polynesia?

Temperature range in Moorea (December)

Precipitation variation in Moorea (December)

Papetoai

In December Papetoai 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
268 mm (11 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Papetoai →

Maharepa

In December Maharepa 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
270 mm (11 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Maharepa →

Teavaro

In December Teavaro 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
270 mm (11 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Teavaro →

Haapiti

In December Haapiti 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
266 mm (10 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Haapiti →

Hauru

In December Hauru 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
268 mm (11 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hauru →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Moorea in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Papetoai 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 268 mm (11 in)
Maharepa 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Teavaro 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Haapiti 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 266 mm (10 in)
Hauru 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 268 mm (11 in)
Pihaena 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 269 mm (11 in)

Moorea weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Moorea, French Polynesia in December?

Expect poor weather across Moorea, French Polynesia in December. The popular destination of Papetoai averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Moorea, French Polynesia in December?

Average temperatures in Moorea, French Polynesia during December range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Papetoai.

Does Moorea, French Polynesia get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Papetoai records an average of 268 mm (11 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Moorea, French Polynesia.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Moorea, French Polynesia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Papetoai, December may not be the ideal time to visit Moorea, French Polynesia.

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

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