Sun & Beach Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
August, September, June
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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Tip for your trip
The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Papeete are from August, September, 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 Papeete
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 23° | 250 |
February | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 23° | 229 |
March | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 166 |
April | 64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 102 |
May | 75Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 94 |
June | 76Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 71 |
July | 76Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 46 |
August | 77Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 45 |
September | 77Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 54 |
October | 73Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 103 |
November | 72Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 103 |
December | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 23° | 252 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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