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Weather in December in Tahiti

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.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Punaauia.

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. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Punaauia.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Tahiti in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tahiti on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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.

Punaauia
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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27°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
141 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
25°C 
197 hours 
278 mm 
11 days 
poor 
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28°C 
25°C 
216 hours 
248 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Punaauia

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.

Papeete
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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27°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
148 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
25°C 
197 hours 
290 mm 
11 days 
poor 
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28°C 
25°C 
216 hours 
259 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Papeete

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.

Faaa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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27°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
145 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
25°C 
197 hours 
285 mm 
11 days 
poor 
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28°C 
25°C 
216 hours 
254 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Faaa

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.

Arue
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
24°C 
209 hours 
154 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
25°C 
197 hours 
299 mm 
11 days 
poor 
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28°C 
25°C 
216 hours 
266 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Arue

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.

Teahupoo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
27°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
154 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
25°C 
197 hours 
287 mm 
11 days 
poor 
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28°C 
25°C 
216 hours 
253 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Teahupoo

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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