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When is the best time to visit Papeete?
In general the best time to visit Papeete is probably April, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, April, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is February, March, April. Average maximum temperatures are up to +81°F in April and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Papeete in different months
This is the average weather in Papeete for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 284 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 270 mm in December.
Climate in Papeete
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Papeete for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +88°F | +90°F | +90°F | +88°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +86°F | +86°F | +88°F | +90°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +81°F | +81°F | +81°F | +81°F | +79°F | +77°F | +77°F | +77°F | +77°F | +77°F | +79°F | +79°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +70°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +70°F | +66°F | +64°F | +64°F | +64°F | +66°F | +68°F | +70°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 85 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 241 | 201 | 176 | 135 | 111 | 76 | 64 | 58 | 68 | 110 | 154 | 270 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Papeete during the whole year:
The hottest month in Papeete is April with average maximum temperature going up to +81°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Papeete looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Papeete is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 80%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Papeete during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 64 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 27 rainy days and 270 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Papeete:
What is the hottest month in Papeete?
The hottest month in Papeete is April with average maximum temperature of +81°F.
What is the coldest month in Papeete?
The coldest month in Papeete is June with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is Papeete worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Papeete could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Papeete?
if you're looking to visit Papeete when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 58 mm of rain.
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.
