Raiatea Weather in October

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

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Uturoa Opoa Tevaitoa

Thinking about venturing to Raiatea, French Polynesia this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Raiatea in October

Raiatea, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. October in Raiatea generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Uturoa.

For a closer look at conditions across Raiatea, French Polynesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

October is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 124 mm (4.9 in) in Uturoa.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Uturoa enjoys about 233 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Raiatea, French Polynesia?

Temperature range in Raiatea (October)

Precipitation variation in Raiatea (October)

Uturoa

In October Uturoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
233 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Opoa

In October Opoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
233 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Tevaitoa

In October Tevaitoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
233 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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In our records: French Polynesia October extremes

Notable October records observed across cities in French Polynesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest October day in French Polynesia reached 37°C (99°F) in Atuona on October 31, 1977.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uturoa 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Opoa 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Tevaitoa 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Raiatea weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Raiatea, French Polynesia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Uturoa sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Uturoa averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Uturoa typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 124 mm (4.9 in) on average across Raiatea, French Polynesia.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Uturoa, October might be a good time to visit Raiatea, French Polynesia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Uturoa. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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