Climate of Windward Islands, French Polynesia
Area-weighted average across Windward Islands. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Windward Islands, a subdivision of French Polynesia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21°C / 69.8°F in July to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in February, with rainfall from 104 mm / 4.1 in to 245 mm / 9.6 in depending on the season (1926 mm / 75.8 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.2°C75.6°F | 245 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.4°C75.9°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.8°C74.8°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.8°C73°F | 137 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 21.5°C70.7°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
| July | 21°C69.8°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| August | 21.1°C70°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| September | 21.3°C70.3°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| October | 22.2°C72°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 23°C73.4°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.4°C74.1°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Windward Islands?
Windward Islands, French Polynesia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is February at 24.4°C / 75.9°F, and the driest is July at 104 mm / 4.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Windward Islands?
Windward Islands, French Polynesia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21°C / 69.8°F in July to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 1926 mm / 75.8 in, with the wettest month being January (245 mm / 9.6 in) and the driest July (104 mm / 4.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Windward Islands?
The hottest month in Windward Islands is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Windward Islands?
The coldest month in Windward Islands is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21°C / 69.8°F.
When does it rain most in Windward Islands?
The wettest month in Windward Islands is January, averaging about 245 mm / 9.6 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 104 mm / 4.1 in.