Tuamotu Archipelago Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia in August.

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Tikehau Manihi Fakarava

Considering a trip to the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Tuamotu Archipelago in August

The Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. August in the Tuamotu Archipelago generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Tikehau.

For a closer look at conditions across the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 51 mm (2 in) in Tikehau. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Tikehau.

Explore the Tuamotu Archipelago by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Tuamotu Archipelago — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tikehau)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Tuamotu Archipelago in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Tuamotu Archipelago.

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 the Tuamotu Archipelago

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia?

Temperature range in the Tuamotu Archipelago (August)

Precipitation variation in the Tuamotu Archipelago (August)

Tikehau

In August Tikehau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Manihi

In August Manihi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Fakarava

In August Fakarava generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Tuamotu Archipelago, in French Polynesia.

In our records: French Polynesia August extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest August night in French Polynesia dropped to 9°C (48°F) in Rapa on August 4, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Tuamotu Archipelago in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tikehau 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Manihi 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Fakarava 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 50 mm (2 in)

The Tuamotu Archipelago weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia in August?

August in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia brings perfect weather. In Tikehau, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia in August?

Average temperatures in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia during August range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Tikehau.

Does the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia during August, with Tikehau averaging close to 51 mm (2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. Typically, the climate in Tikehau is perfect. 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 Tikehau. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Tuamotu Archipelago.

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