The climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Papeete, French Polynesia.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
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.
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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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Papeete, French Polynesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Papeete
Yearly Temperature in Papeete
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Papeete, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Papeete
Total Yearly Precipitation in Papeete
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Papeete
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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.