Weather in December in Tahiti
Planning a trip to Tahiti this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Punaauia. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tahiti in December, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tahiti, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Punaauia receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 197 hours of sunshine in Punaauia. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Tahiti's conditions throughout the year, check out our Tahiti climate page.
Where to go in Tahiti in December
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit French Polynesia, check out our Tahiti's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Tahiti?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Tahiti.
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