Tahiti Weather in March

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

🔎
Punaauia Papeete Arue Faaa

Thinking about venturing to Tahiti, French Polynesia this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Tahiti in March

Tahiti, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. March in Tahiti generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Punaauia.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Papara with an average of 188 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Mahina with 202 mm (8 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Punaauia typically receives 226 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Tahiti by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Best Places to Visit in Tahiti in March

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

Temperature range in Tahiti (March)

Precipitation variation in Tahiti (March)

Punaauia

In March Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
226 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
251 mm (9.9 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Punaauia →

Papeete

In March Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
226 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
263 mm (10 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Papeete →

Faaa

In March Faaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
226 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Faaa →

Arue

In March Arue generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
226 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
270 mm (11 in)
202 mm (8 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Arue →

Teahupoo

In March Teahupoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
226 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Teahupoo →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tahiti, in French Polynesia.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punaauia 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Papeete 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Arue 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Faaa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
Teahupoo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 193 mm (7.6 in)
Pirae 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)

Tahiti weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Tahiti, French Polynesia brings tolerable weather. In Punaauia, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

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

Punaauia averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Rainfall in Tahiti, French Polynesia peaks during March. Punaauia averages roughly 190 mm (7.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Punaauia, March might be a good time to visit Tahiti, French Polynesia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Punaauia. The weather in December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tahiti.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to French Polynesia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in French Polynesia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.

Feel the beauty of the Marquesas islands

The Marquesas is a very undiscovered part of the world. We can guarantee peace, unspoiled greenery, beaches and sea. Something for the bucket list!
Must visit in French Polynesia →