Tahiti weather in December
Considering a trip to Tahiti this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Tahiti in December?
Tahiti is a region in French Polynesia. December in Tahiti generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Punaauia.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Papara with an average of 275 mm to heavy rainfall in Mahina with 301 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Punaauia. Meanwhile, Punaauia enjoys approximately 197 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Tahiti, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tahiti's yearly weather, check out our Tahiti climate page.
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Average weather in Punaauia
In December Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Papeete
In December Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Faaa
In December Faaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Arue
In December Arue generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Teahupoo
In December Teahupoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tahiti, in French Polynesia.
Is December the best time to visit Tahiti?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Punaauia, December may not be the ideal time to visit Tahiti.
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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