Tahiti Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tahiti, French Polynesia in August.

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Punaauia Papeete Arue Faaa

Are you planning a trip a to Tahiti, French Polynesia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Tahiti in August

Tahiti, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. August in Tahiti generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Punaauia.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punaauia with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Teahupoo with 71 mm (2.8 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Punaauia usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Punaauia sees around 251 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Tahiti by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tahiti in August

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

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 Tahiti

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

Temperature range in Tahiti (August)

Precipitation variation in Tahiti (August)

Punaauia

In August Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
251 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Punaauia →

Papeete

In August Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
251 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Faaa

In August Faaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
251 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Faaa →

Arue

In August Arue generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
251 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Teahupoo

In August Teahupoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
251 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tahiti, in French Polynesia.

In our records: French Polynesia August extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest August night in French Polynesia dropped to 9°C (48°F) in Rapa on August 4, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tahiti in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punaauia 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Papeete 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Arue 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Faaa 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Teahupoo 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Pirae 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Tahiti weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tahiti, French Polynesia in August?

Expect perfect weather across Tahiti, French Polynesia in August. The popular destination of Punaauia averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Tahiti, French Polynesia in August?

In Punaauia, the average daytime high in August is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Tahiti, French Polynesia get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Punaauia averages just 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Tahiti, French Polynesia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Tahiti, French Polynesia?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Tahiti, French Polynesia with overall perfect weather in Punaauia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Tahiti, French Polynesia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Punaauia. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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