City in French Polynesia

Airports in Papeete

Airports near Papeete with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

☁️ 70°F now🕔 10:36 AM local📅 Best: August👥 26.000

Airports near Papeete

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Faa'a International AirportPPT3 miPapeete

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Coordinates: 17°33′5.8″S 149°33′30.6″W (-17.5516, -149.5585)

Summary

Papeete is a city in French Polynesia. Papeete is known for Tahiti capital and Bora Bora transfers. It has a population of about 26.000.

Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Papeete with overcast. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 66°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Papeete is August. The climate is tropical. February, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 69°F.

The closest major airport is Faa'a International Airport (PPT), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Moorea, Matira Beach and Bora Bora.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Papeete today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Papeete

TypeCity
CountryFrench Polynesia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates17°33′5.8″S 149°33′30.6″W (-17.5516, -149.5585)
Population26.000
Known forTahiti capital and Bora Bora transfers
Local time10:36 AM (UTC-10:00)
Best monthsAugust
ClimateTropical

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Papeete?

Papeete is a city in French Polynesia. Its coordinates are -17.5516, -149.5585. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Papeete right now?

It is currently 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Papeete?

August offer the most comfortable conditions in Papeete, which has a tropical climate. February, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Papeete in?

Papeete observes Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00). The local time is 10:36 AM.

How many people live in Papeete?

Papeete has a population of approximately 26.000.

What is the nearest airport to Papeete?

The closest airports are Faa'a International Airport (PPT), 3 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Papeete?

Popular options include Moorea, Matira Beach and Bora Bora.

What places are in Papeete?

Papeete covers 1 places in this atlas, including Faa'a International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 10:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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