Papeete, Tahiti weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Papeete, Tahiti in September?
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 9 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.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 87 | 85 | 81 |
| Day | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Sun | 8 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 12 | 14 | 17 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min05:54 – 17:53
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 24 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 46 %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 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Papeete, Tahiti in September: quick answers
Is Papeete, Tahiti hot in September?
Warm rather than hot: in September, daytime highs in Papeete, Tahiti average 26 °C and nights cool to about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Papeete, Tahiti in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Papeete, Tahiti in September?
Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total.
Papeete, Tahiti month by month
The whole year in Papeete, TahitiAll destinations: French Polynesia
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)