Climate of Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia
Area-weighted average across Tuamotu Archipelago. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Tuamotu Archipelago, a subdivision of French Polynesia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in March, with rainfall from 77 mm / 3 in to 203 mm / 8 in depending on the season (1520 mm / 59.8 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9°C80.4°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.2°C81°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 123 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.1°C79°F | 111 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.1°C77.2°F | 98 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.5°C76.1°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| September | 24.5°C76.1°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.1°C77.2°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.7°C78.3°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.3°C79.3°F | 203 mm8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tuamotu Archipelago?
Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is March at 27.4°C / 81.3°F, and the driest is August at 77 mm / 3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Tuamotu Archipelago?
Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 1520 mm / 59.8 in, with the wettest month being December (203 mm / 8 in) and the driest August (77 mm / 3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Tuamotu Archipelago?
The hottest month in Tuamotu Archipelago is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Tuamotu Archipelago?
The coldest month in Tuamotu Archipelago is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
When does it rain most in Tuamotu Archipelago?
The wettest month in Tuamotu Archipelago is December, averaging about 203 mm / 8 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 77 mm / 3 in.