Sun & Beach Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, June
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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Tip for your trip
The best months for a sun and beach holiday in French Polynesia are from July, August, June. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for French Polynesia
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 247 |
February | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 235 |
March | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 181 |
April | 64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 124 |
May | 74Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 120 |
June | 76Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 94 |
July | 78Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 62 |
August | 78Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 58 |
September | 76Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 72 |
October | 73Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 118 |
November | 71Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 143 |
December | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 259 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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