Raiatea Weather in December

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

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Uturoa Opoa Tevaitoa

Planning a getaway to Raiatea, French Polynesia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Raiatea in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Uturoa.

To explore the conditions in Raiatea, French Polynesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 290 mm (11 in) in Uturoa. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Uturoa.

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Uturoa sees around 208 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Raiatea by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Raiatea — and find the best time to visit. (based on Uturoa)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Raiatea in December

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

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 Raiatea

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

Temperature range in Raiatea (December)

Precipitation variation in Raiatea (December)

Uturoa

In December Uturoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
208 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
290 mm (11 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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Opoa

In December Opoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
208 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
292 mm (11 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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Tevaitoa

In December Tevaitoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
208 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
291 mm (11 in)
273 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uturoa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 290 mm (11 in)
Opoa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 292 mm (11 in)
Tevaitoa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 291 mm (11 in)

Raiatea weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Raiatea, French Polynesia in December. The popular destination of Uturoa averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Uturoa averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Raiatea, French Polynesia, with Uturoa averaging around 290 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Raiatea, French Polynesia due to the typically poor weather in Uturoa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Uturoa. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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