Airport in Papeete

Best Time to Visit Faa'a International Airport

Best time to visit Faa'a International Airport: August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☁️ 75°F now🕔 9:34 PM local📅 Best: August

Best time to visit Faa'a International Airport

Go in August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, March and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★★
September★★☆☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

Climate in Faa'a International Airport month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January87°75°23,1 in★★★☆☆
February88°75°15,4 in★★☆☆☆
March88°75°9,8 in★★☆☆☆
April87°75°8,3 in★★★☆☆
May87°74°7,0 in★★★☆☆
June84°72°6,4 in★★★☆☆
July83°70°6,7 in★★★☆☆
August83°70°3,3 in★★★★
September83°71°10,4 in★★☆☆☆
October84°72°11,2 in★★★☆☆
November85°73°18,6 in★★★☆☆
December86°75°24,4 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Faa'a International Airport compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Faa'a International Airport.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Moorea15 mi77°F33°F cooler91 in
Matira Beach158 mi80°F+34°F warmer77 in
Bora Bora159 mi74°F36°F cooler78 in

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and September - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Faa'a International Airport is an airport in Papeete. Faa'a International Airport (PPT) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 75°F (24°C) in Faa'a International Airport with overcast. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 71°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 59%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Faa'a International Airport is August. The climate is tropical. February, March and September tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 70°F.

Nearby highlights include Moorea, Matira Beach and Bora Bora.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 4.9°F above the 83°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 Faa'a International Airport today at 9.4/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

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

Weather in Faa'a International Airport right now

☁️
75°F
Overcast · feels like 83°F
Humidity94%
Wind6 mph SSE
Gusts17 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover99%
Pressure1016 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality24 · Good
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset5:49 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 56%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:34 PM, Aug 20 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 80° / 70°

Light drizzle · 10% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 81° / 67°

Drizzle · 8% rain · wind 6 mph

Things to do in Faa'a International Airport

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Faa'a International Airport.

Quick facts about Faa'a International Airport

TypeAirport
CityPapeete
CountryFrench Polynesia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates17°33′13.3″S 149°36′25.2″W (-17.5537, -149.607)
IATA codePPT
Local time9:34 PM (UTC-10:00)
Best monthsAugust
ClimateTropical

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Faa'a International Airport?

Faa'a International Airport is an airport in Papeete. Its coordinates are -17.5537, -149.607. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Faa'a International Airport right now?

It is currently 75°F (24°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Faa'a International Airport?

August offer the most comfortable conditions in Faa'a International Airport, which has a tropical climate. February, March and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Faa'a International Airport in?

Faa'a International Airport observes Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00). The local time is 9:34 PM.

What are the top things to do in Faa'a International Airport?

Popular options include Moorea, Matira Beach and Bora Bora.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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