French PolynesiaWhat’s the climate like in Papeete?
The current climate in Papeete features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Papeete in recent years was 34°C in March 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in August 2022.
On average, Papeete receives 1621 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Papeete?
The best time to visit Papeete for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Papeete. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Papeete
The climate table of Papeete shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 313 | 357 | 168 | 119 | 56 | 65 | 45 | 41 | 44 | 100 | 121 | 192 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in March
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in July, August and September
- Precipitation: 1621 mm per year, averaging 135 mm per month
- Driest months: 41 mm in August, 44 mm in September and 45 mm in July
- Wettest months: 357 mm in February, 313 mm in January and 192 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Papeete
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Papeete, French Polynesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Papeete
This graph shows how much rainfall Papeete, French Polynesia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Papeete
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Papeete, French Polynesia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Papeete
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Papeete, French Polynesia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Papeete
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Papeete, French Polynesia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Papeete by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Papeete. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
