Best time to go to Tahiti for a perfect weather and where to go?

Annual weather in Tahiti

For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Tahiti for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Best time to travel to Tahiti by cities

Best time to go to Papeete

Best time to go to Faaa

Best time to go to Paea

Best time to go to Taunoa

Best time to go to Arue

Best time to go to Faaone

Best time to go to Haapupuni

Best time to go to Hitia'a

Best time to go to Mahaena

Best time to go to Mahina

Best time to go to Mataiea

Best time to go to Papara

Best time to go to Papeari

Best time to go to Papenoo

Best time to go to Pirae

Best time to go to Pueu

Climate and Weather in Tahiti

Thanks to its geographical location in the heart of French Polynesia, the climate in Tahiti is tropical of equatorial type. The trade winds provide some consistency to water and air temperatures, allowing the inhabitants of the archipelago to enjoy beach activities all year round. Thus, the weather in Tahiti is temperate and the average annual sunshine hours are high, around 3000 hours. However, there are two distinct seasons, a wet one and a dry one.

The climate in Tahiti during the rainy season

Tahiti, being located below the equator, has seasons that are reversed compared to France. Summer generally extends from November to April and corresponds to the rainy season. It is characterized by warm temperatures, but rarely exceeding 30°C (86°F) , tempered by the omnipresent winds.

During this period, as in other islands of Polynesia, rain is frequent and abundant. However, it is mostly showers: it is rare for it to rain all day. Showers can also be very localized due to the relief. Thus, it can be sunny in Papeete and pouring rain on the Tahiti Iti peninsula to the east. This area is actually much rainier than other parts of the island.

If the sky remains overcast where you are staying, do not hesitate to take the car to see how the weather is in other parts of the island, at least you can fully enjoy your day without having to wait for the rain to stop!

In addition to the rains, two things can be bothersome if you travel to Tahiti at this time of the year: the humidity, which can be very stifling, and the mosquitoes that love passing tourists. For humidity, there is not much to do except sleep in an air-conditioned room. For mosquitoes, remember to take appropriate repellents and cover up before the swarm that occurs in the evening.

Summer is also the time when Tahiti can experience tropical depressions, or even cyclones. However, this is relatively rare, especially compared to other areas of the South Pacific that are much more affected. If this happens during your stay, follow local instructions carefully and avoid any unnecessary travel.

The climate in Tahiti during the dry season

As mentioned earlier, the dry season in Polynesia corresponds to the austral winter and extends from May to October. An anticyclone settles over the South Pacific and protects the region from bad weather.

The climate of Tahiti and its numerous islands is therefore drier than the rest of the year, while remaining tropical. Showers are still possible during this period, but much less frequent. Likewise, the humidity level significantly decreases.

Winter is also characterized by lower temperatures. During the day, the thermometer shows ideal averages, but early in the morning or in the evening, it can occasionally drop below 20°C (68°F) . So, pack a sweatshirt or a light sweater to be comfortable. During this period, it is common to see Tahitians in puffer jackets, with a beanie on their head: surprising for the French, but completely appropriate for them!

Temperatures and rainfall in Tahiti

On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Tahiti and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Papeete, Faaa, Paea, Taunoa and Arue, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Tahiti

Find out when Tahiti has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Tahiti

The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March and April. The number of visitors to Tahiti is high in: May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

• Very low season in Tahiti: January, February and March.
• Low season in Tahiti: April.
• High season in Tahiti: May, June, July, September and December.
• Peak season in Tahiti: August, October and November.

Figure: Visitor index for Tahiti month by month

Where to go in Tahiti?

This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).

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About Tahiti

What can I do in Tahiti?

Beaches / swimming

Nature and countryside

Culture and heritage

Sports

Family travel

Crafts / shopping

Gastronomy

Nightlife