City in French Polynesia

Things to Do in Papeete

Top things to do in Papeete: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 73°F now🕔 8:52 AM local📅 Best: August👥 26.000

Things to do in Papeete

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

Weather in Papeete right now

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73°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 80°F
Humidity84%
Wind1 mph NE
Gusts5 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover69%
Pressure999 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 24 mi
Air quality29 · Good
Sunrise5:25 AM
Sunset6:00 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:52 AM, Oct 21 local time.

Best time to visit Papeete

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

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

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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 73°F (23°C) in Papeete with partly cloudy. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 69°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Papeete is August. The climate is tropical. February, March 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 October. The forecast high of 85°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Papeete today at 9.9/10. 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.

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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 73°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 84% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Papeete?

August offer the most comfortable conditions in Papeete, which has a tropical climate. February, March 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 8:52 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 October 21, 2026 at 8:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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