Best time to visit Papeete, Tahiti

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When is the best time to visit Papeete, Tahiti?

The best time to visit Papeete, Tahiti is April, July, August, September and October based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Papeete, Tahiti26
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  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Papeete, Tahiti26
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  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Papeete, Tahiti26
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  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Papeete, Tahiti26
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  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Papeete, Tahiti25
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  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Papeete, Tahiti24
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  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Papeete, Tahiti23
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  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Papeete, Tahiti23
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  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Papeete, Tahiti24
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  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Papeete, Tahiti24
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  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Papeete, Tahiti25
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  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Papeete, Tahiti26
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Papeete, Tahiti?

The hottest time of year in Papeete, Tahiti is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Papeete, Tahiti?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Papeete, Tahiti with 295mm on average. There are normally 17 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Papeete, Tahiti?

The sunniest time of year in Papeete, Tahiti is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Papeete, Tahiti?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Papeete, Tahiti in March when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for French Polynesia (Papeete, Tahiti) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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