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Papeete in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Papeete in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Papeete, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Papeete in February 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Papeete in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +81°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 201 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
201 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Papeete has OK weather in February.
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Average temperature in Papeete in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Papeete for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +73°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +84°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +81°F.

Is Papeete warm or cold in February?

Papeete is typically warm in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

February is one of the warmest months in Papeete, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Papeete in February

Papeete weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+81°F+81°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+72°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+88°F+90°F
Rainfall
241 mm201 mm176 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%85%84%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
212
Rainy days
272526
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 241 mm to 201 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Papeete in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Papeete is gradually decreasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Papeete based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 82% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 137 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
February is one of the rainiest months in Papeete, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Papeete wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 270 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Papeete?

This is the weather in Papeete in February 2024:
1 February
☁️
+87°F
2 February
☀️
+89°F
3 February
🌧️
+83°F
4 February
🌧️
+85°F
5 February
🌧️
+85°F
6 February
🌧️
+85°F
7 February
☀️
+83°F
8 February
☀️
+83°F
9 February
☀️
+85°F
10 February
🌧️
+85°F
11 February
🌧️
+86°F
12 February
🌧️
+85°F
13 February
🌧️
+87°F
14 February
☀️
+87°F
15 February
☀️
+87°F
16 February
☁️
+87°F
17 February
☁️
+85°F
18 February
🌧️
+87°F
19 February
🌧️
+85°F
20 February
🌧️
+81°F
21 February
🌧️
+79°F
22 February
🌧️
+80°F
23 February
🌧️
+79°F
24 February
🌧️
+78°F
25 February
🌧️
+79°F
26 February
☀️
+81°F
27 February
🌧️
+81°F
28 February
🌧️
+80°F
In February 2024 Papeete had 7 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 74%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Papeete climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Papeete in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+77°F) and the highest in 2019 (+85°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 1032 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 2610 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Papeete in February:

Is February a good time to visit Papeete?

It’s always a good time to visit Papeete, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Papeete in February?

February is warm in Papeete. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Papeete rainy in February?

Papeete is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Papeete in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Papeete in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Papeete

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Papeete, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.