Best Time to Visit Papeete
French Polynesia · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Papeete are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Papeete sees its warmest weather in March, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in August (around 29°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1579mm — December is typically the wettest month (~279mm) and August the driest (~41mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 241 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 24°C | 268mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 31° / 25°C | 245mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 32° / 25°C | 167mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 31° / 25°C | 99mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 30° / 24°C | 104mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 30° / 23°C | 75mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 29° / 22°C | 44mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 29° / 22°C | 41mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 29° / 22°C | 50mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 30° / 23°C | 103mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 30° / 24°C | 105mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 31° / 24°C | 279mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Papeete?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Papeete are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Papeete?
- March is typically the hottest month in Papeete, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Papeete?
- December is usually the wettest month, with around 279mm of precipitation.