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The weather in December in French Polynesia
It's hot in December in French Polynesia with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in French Polynesia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for French Polynesia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2017, French Polynesia reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 192 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for French Polynesia
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in French Polynesia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| French Polynesia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 192 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in French Polynesia with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in French Polynesia is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in French Polynesia is based on weather data from Papeete. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in French Polynesia to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in French Polynesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in French Polynesia
Temperature in December in French Polynesia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in French Polynesia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in French Polynesia
Total precipitation in December in French Polynesia over the years
Daily UV index in December in French Polynesia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in French Polynesia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in French Polynesia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for French Polynesia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.