Best Time to Visit Papeete for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

80/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, September

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21°C – 23°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Papeete?

The best time to visit Papeete for backpacking is July, August, September, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Papeete

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	250	18.2	81%	wet
February	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	27°	229	19.7	82%	wet
March	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	27°	166	19.8	82%	wet
April	68Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	26°	102	16.8	83%	shoulder
May	72Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	25°	94	11.2	84%	shoulder
June	75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	24°	71	6	87%	shoulder
July	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	24°	46	5	84%	dry
August	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	24°	45	5	83%	dry
September	79Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	24°	54	5.7	84%	shoulder
October	74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	25°	103	6.3	83%	shoulder
November	74Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	26°	103	6.2	81%	shoulder
December	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	23°	26°	252	14.3	81%	wet