AI-generatedPapeete, Tahiti at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Mar · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 28.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 1,890 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−10
- Elevation
- 42 m
Climate in Papeete, Tahiti
Papeete, Tahiti has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while August is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Papeete, Tahiti is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – December
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
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Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Papeete, Tahiti in October?
In October, Papeete, Tahiti is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 139 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 28 min05:30 – 17:58
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 27 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−10Pacific/Tahiti
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %10 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Papeete, Tahiti
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.5 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Papeete, Tahiti ranges from 26.5 °C in August to 28.9 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 29.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.4° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.6° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.5° | 27.1° | 28.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.9° | 26.4° | 27.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 26.0° | 26.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.5° | 25.9° | 27.0° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.8° | 26.5° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.7° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Papeete, Tahiti
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Papeete, Tahiti, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Papeete, Tahiti
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Papeete, Tahiti: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Papeete, Tahiti has about 17 rainy days with 139 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 72 | 27° | 25° | 28.4° | 6.5 h | 25 | 280 |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 | 28° | 25° | 28.7° | 6.7 h | 23 | 241 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 28° | 26° | 28.9° | 7.4 h | 22 | 189 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 28° | 26° | 28.8° | 7.4 h | 20 | 154 |
| MayMay | 75 | 27° | 25° | 28.2° | 7.2 h | 17 | 115 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 26° | 24° | 27.5° | 7.4 h | 14 | 86 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 26° | 24° | 26.9° | 7.7 h | 14 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 26° | 24° | 26.5° | 7.8 h | 12 | 63 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 26° | 24° | 26.5° | 7.7 h | 14 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 26° | 24° | 26.8° | 7.5 h | 17 | 139 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 27° | 25° | 27.5° | 7.5 h | 20 | 175 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 27° | 25° | 28.2° | 6.4 h | 24 | 294 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
17.53° S, 149.57° W · 42 m · Pacific/Tahiti
Best time to visit Papeete, Tahiti
The best time to visit Papeete, Tahiti is all year round. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in August. Rain is most frequent from September to July; the wettest month is December with 294 mm.
Papeete, Tahiti through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Papeete, Tahiti in the dry season
Aug
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Papeete, Tahiti in the rainy season
Sep – Jul
Good
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 209 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Papeete, Tahiti for you.
Your best months: March, June, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Papeete, Tahiti month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
72January27° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In January, Papeete, Tahiti is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 280 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in January72February28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In February, Papeete, Tahiti is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 241 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in February75March28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In March, Papeete, Tahiti is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 189 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in March75April28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In April, Papeete, Tahiti is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 154 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in April75May27° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In May, Papeete, Tahiti is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 115 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in May80June26° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In June, Papeete, Tahiti is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 86 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in June82July26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In July, Papeete, Tahiti is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 70 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in July85August26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In August, Papeete, Tahiti is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in August82September26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In September, Papeete, Tahiti is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in September77October26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In October, Papeete, Tahiti is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 139 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in October75November27° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In November, Papeete, Tahiti is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 175 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
Papeete, Tahiti in November71December27° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In December, Papeete, Tahiti is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 294 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
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Papeete vs. Bora Bora (Vaitape)
In October the holiday weather in Papeete and Bora Bora (Vaitape) is about equally good (score 77 vs. 79). During the day Bora Bora (Vaitape) is 1 °C warmer than Papeete. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Papeete | Bora Bora (Vaitape) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 77 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 |
| Best time | All year | All year |
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Planning a trip to Papeete, Tahiti
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 19 h
- Distance
- 15,370 km
- Time zone
- UTC−10
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Papeete, Tahiti lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
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- July
- August
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- November: Season
- December: Season
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Frequently asked questions about Papeete, Tahiti
When is the best time to visit Papeete, Tahiti?
The best time to visit Papeete, Tahiti is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Papeete, Tahiti?
The sea temperature in Papeete, Tahiti ranges from 26.5 °C in August to 28.9 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Papeete, Tahiti in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Papeete, Tahiti?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Papeete, Tahiti?
Rain is most frequent from September to July; the wettest month is December with 294 mm. The driest month is August with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Papeete, Tahiti get?
Papeete, Tahiti gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Papeete, Tahiti in?
Papeete, Tahiti uses the time zone Pacific/Tahiti, at UTC−10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Papeete, Tahiti?
A nonstop flight from London to Papeete, Tahiti takes about 19 h, for a straight-line distance of about 15,370 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Papeete, Tahiti?
Papeete, Tahiti lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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