Tahiti Weather in December

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

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Punaauia Papeete Arue Faaa

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

What to Expect in Tahiti in December

Tahiti, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. December in Tahiti 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 Punaauia.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Papara with an average of 275 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Mahina with 301 mm (12 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Punaauia receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Punaauia enjoys about 197 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Tahiti, French Polynesia?

Temperature range in Tahiti (December)

Precipitation variation in Tahiti (December)

Punaauia

In December Punaauia 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
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
278 mm (11 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Punaauia →

Papeete

In December Papeete 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
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
290 mm (11 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Papeete →

Faaa

In December Faaa 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
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
285 mm (11 in)
254 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Faaa →

Arue

In December Arue 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
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
299 mm (12 in)
266 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Arue →

Teahupoo

In December Teahupoo 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
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
197 hours
216 hours
Monthly rainfall
154 mm (6.1 in)
287 mm (11 in)
253 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punaauia 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 278 mm (11 in)
Papeete 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 290 mm (11 in)
Arue 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 299 mm (12 in)
Faaa 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 285 mm (11 in)
Teahupoo 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 287 mm (11 in)
Pirae 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 295 mm (12 in)

Tahiti weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Rainfall in Tahiti, French Polynesia peaks during December. Punaauia averages roughly 278 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Punaauia. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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