Climate of Papeete, Windward Islands, French Polynesia
Point-value climate at Papeete (Windward Islands, French Polynesia). Population approximately 131,695.
Located in Windward Islands, French Polynesia, Papeete has a tropical climate. Population approximately 131,695. Monthly average temperatures range from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in July to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in February, with rainfall varying from 80 mm / 3.1 in (August) to 256 mm / 10.1 in (December) — about 1864 mm / 73.4 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Papeete's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7°C80.1°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.9°C80.4°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.5°C79.7°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.6°C78.1°F | 137 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.3°C75.7°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.8°C74.8°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.9°C75°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.1°C75.4°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.8°C76.6°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.4°C77.7°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 256 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Papeete?
Papeete does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Papeete's warmest month is February at an average of 26.9°C / 80.4°F, and its driest month is August with about 80 mm / 3.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Papeete?
Papeete, in Windward Islands, French Polynesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.8°C / 74.8°F in July to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1864 mm / 73.4 in, with the wettest month being December (256 mm / 10.1 in) and the driest August (80 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Papeete in February?
The average temperature in Papeete in February is 26.9°C / 80.4°F, with rainfall of about 196 mm / 7.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Papeete?
The driest month in Papeete is August, with about 80 mm / 3.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.9°C / 75°F.
When is the wettest month in Papeete?
The wettest month in Papeete is December, with approximately 256 mm / 10.1 in of average monthly rainfall.