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.

☁️ 71°F now🕔 12:33 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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71°F
Overcast · feels like 75°F
Humidity84%
Wind3 mph E
Gusts11 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover95%
Pressure1004 hPa
VisibilityPoor · 2 mi
Air quality48 · Good
Sunrise5:40 AM
Sunset5:55 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 74%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:33 AM, Oct 1 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 71°F (22°C) in Papeete with overcast. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 69°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

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 80°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Papeete today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 1,6 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 3 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 12:33 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 1, 2026 at 12:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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