When to go to Papeete (Tahiti)?
Papeete's market opens early with tiare garlands, vanilla pods, pareos and fish laid out on ice, with craft stalls behind them. The waterfront runs past the cathedral to the roulottes that roll in for dinner. Pointe Vénus has black sand and a lighthouse, and a short ferry crossing reaches Moorea, where the water changes colour on the way over.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Papeete (Tahiti), aim for March, May.
See also: Where to go in March? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Papeete (Tahiti)
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9 | 583 | 26 | 34 |
| February | 10.3 | 348 | 26 | 49 |
| March | 10.6 | 181 | 26 | 66 |
| April | 10.2 | 185 | 26 | 64 |
| May | 10.0 | 123 | 26 | 70 |
| June | 9.2 | 166 | 25 | 62 |
| July | 9.5 | 186 | 24 | 62 |
| August | 10.0 | 190 | 24 | 63 |
| September | 10.2 | 237 | 24 | 59 |
| October | 10.4 | 238 | 25 | 60 |
| November | 10.2 | 393 | 25 | 46 |
| December | 9.6 | 441 | 26 | 42 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Papeete (Tahiti), the sunniest month is March, and the driest is May (about 123 mm). Temperatures peak in March (about 26°C). Over the year, an average of 3,271 mm of rain falls, and 2 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Papeete (Tahiti)?
- Papeete market
- Notre-Dame Cathedral and seafront
- Pointe Vénus beach
- Moorea (day trip by ferry)
Practical info
- Country: French Polynesia
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