Tahiti Weather in October

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

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Punaauia Papeete Arue Faaa

Thinking about venturing to Tahiti, French Polynesia this October 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 October

Tahiti, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. October in Tahiti generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Punaauia.

For specific regional insights in Tahiti, French Polynesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Punaauia with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to high rainfall in Teahupoo with 131 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. Punaauia sees around 232 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Tahiti (October)

Precipitation variation in Tahiti (October)

Punaauia

In October Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
232 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Punaauia →

Papeete

In October Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
232 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Papeete →

Faaa

In October Faaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
232 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Faaa →

Arue

In October Arue generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
232 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Arue →

Teahupoo

In October Teahupoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
232 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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In our records: French Polynesia October extremes

Notable October records observed across cities in French Polynesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest October day in French Polynesia reached 37°C (99°F) in Atuona on October 31, 1977.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punaauia 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Papeete 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Arue 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Faaa 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Teahupoo 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Pirae 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Tahiti weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Tahiti, French Polynesia brings pleasant weather. In Punaauia, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

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

Average temperatures in Tahiti, French Polynesia during October range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Punaauia.

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

Punaauia typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 120 mm (4.7 in) on average across Tahiti, French Polynesia.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Punaauia, October might be a good time to visit Tahiti, French Polynesia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Punaauia. In contrast, December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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