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Sun & Beach Potential

77/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, September, June

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

21°C – 23°C

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The best time to visit Papeete for a sun and beach holiday is August, September, June.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Papeete

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (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).

Quick summary: visiting Papeete

When is the best time to visit Papeete for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Papeete for sun & beach is typically in August, September, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Papeete?

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Rainy season typically: December–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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