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French Polynesia climate 2025

Australia and Oceania

French Polynesia climate 2025

Overview: French Polynesia
French Polynesia in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 27 °C (80 °F) in August to 30 °C (86 °F) in March. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 24 °C (75 °F), the lowest in August with 21 °C (70 °F). The least rainy month in French Polynesia is August with its 4 days of rain, the rainiest month is February, when it rains 19 days. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 26 °C (79 °F) in August to 29 °C (84 °F) in March.

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Climate overview

French Polynesia in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 27 °C (80 °F) in August to 30 °C (86 °F) in March. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 24 °C (75 °F), the lowest in August with 21 °C (70 °F). The least rainy month in French Polynesia is August with its 4 days of rain, the rainiest month is February, when it rains 19 days. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 26 °C (79 °F) in August to 29 °C (84 °F) in March.

What is the best month to visit French Polynesia?

The best months to visit French Polynesia are May - December. In this period day temperatures range from 27 °C (80 °F) to 29 °C (84 °F), night temperatures from 21 °C (70 °F) to 23 °C (74 °F) and you can expect on average 7 days of rain per month and 0 of sunshine on average per day. The sea temperature for this period ranges from 26 °C (79 °F) to 28 °C (82 °F).

Is French Polynesia a year-round destination?

Yes, French Polynesia is a year-round destination, the temperatures don't fall below 27 °C (80 °F) and the sea temperature below 26 °C (79 °F).

When is the wet season in French Polynesia?

The wet season in French Polynesia falls in the months of January - April. During this period it rains on average 17 days per month and approximately 183 mm (7.21 in) of rain falls per month.

What sea temperatures can I expect in French Polynesia?

In French Polynesia, sea temperatures between 26 °C (79 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F) can be expected during the year.

What months is the dry season in French Polynesia?

The time, when it's dry in French Polynesia is between June - November. In this period it is raining on average 5 days and approximately 105 mm (4.15 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.

What temperatures can I expect in French Polynesia?

In French Polynesia, temperatures between 27 °C (80 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) can be expected during the year.

What are the night temperatures in French Polynesia?

Night temperatures in French Polynesia range between 21 °C (70 °F) and 24 °C (75 °F) throughout the year.

What is the humidity in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia belongs to destinations with lower humidity. It is in the range of 0 % - 0 %.

What is the least cloudy season in French Polynesia?

The least cloudy months in French Polynesia are December - February, when the cloud cover is on average only 100 %.

Which month is the sunniest in French Polynesia?

The period, which is the sunniest in French Polynesia, is in the months of December - February, when there is an average of 0 sun hours per day.

Is it windy in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.

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