Outdoor activities Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
August, July, September
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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The best time to visit French Polynesia for hiking is August, July, September, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.
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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in French Polynesia, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for French Polynesia
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 10Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 247 |
February | 10Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 235 |
March | 12Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 181 |
April | 22Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 124 |
May | 33Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 120 |
June | 41Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 94 |
July | 49Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 62 |
August | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 58 |
September | 46Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 72 |
October | 37Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 118 |
November | 29Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 143 |
December | 16Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 259 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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