When is the best time to visit French Polynesia?
The best time to visit French Polynesia is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in March at around 28°C (83°F). December is the wettest month, with about 280 mm of rain. French Polynesia has a distinct rainy season from December to March, peaking in December at about 280 mm. The dry season runs from April to November.
French Polynesia weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for French Polynesia, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 247 mm |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 247 mm |
| March | 28°C / 83°F | 166 mm |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 103 mm |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 105 mm |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 77 mm |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 43 mm |
| August | 25°C / 78°F | 43 mm |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 53 mm |
| October | 26°C / 79°F | 107 mm |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 109 mm |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 280 mm |
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Climate averages for French Polynesia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit French Polynesia is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
March is the hottest month, with an average around 28°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 280 mm of rain.
French Polynesia has a distinct rainy season from December to March, peaking in December at about 280 mm. The dry season runs from April to November.
August is the coolest month, averaging 25°C (78°F) against 28°C (83°F) in March.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
