French Polynesia climate
World Climates covers 1 place in French Polynesia. Papeete has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw).
Climate of Papeete at a glance
The year average in Papeete is 26 °C80 °F. The warmest month is March, with an average high of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is August, with an average low of 24 °C76 °F. About 1,330 mm52 in of precipitation falls in a year. December is the wettest month and September the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are June–October.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in French Polynesia does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in French Polynesia: Papeete. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Papeete?
March is the warmest month, with an average high of 28 °C82 °F. August is the coldest, with an average low of 24 °C76 °F.
When does it rain the most in Papeete?
December is the wettest month, with about 221 mm8.7 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,330 mm52 in.
When is the best time to visit Papeete?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are June–October. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in French Polynesia
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papeete | 26 | 28 | 24 | 1,330 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.