Country in Oceania

French Polynesia Weather Forecast

French Polynesia weather: 71°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌦️ 71°F now🕔 1:47 PM local📅 Best: August👥 280.000

7-day forecast for French Polynesia

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21🌦️ Light showers82° / 70°100% · 0,4 in6 mph3
Sat, Aug 22🌦️ Light drizzle79° / 69°96% · 0,0 in8 mph5
Sun, Aug 23🌦️ Light drizzle80° / 68°23% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Light drizzle79° / 66°67% · 0,0 in14 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌤️ Mainly clear81° / 68°25%12 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle77° / 68°52% · 0,0 in8 mph3
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Drizzle76° / 69°75% · 0,2 in6 mph2

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 79° / 69°

Light drizzle · 96% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 80° / 68°

Light drizzle · 23% rain · wind 10 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing5.1
Outdoors7.4
Beach day3.5
Swimming2.1
Hiking5.1
Running6.8
Cycling5.1
Camping6.1
Fishing9.8
Photography1.2
Stargazing0.3
Family time7.4
Driving3.5
Flying out3.5

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 5 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, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

Active alerts for French Polynesia

⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 41 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is French Polynesia?

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

What is the weather like in French Polynesia right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 95% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit French Polynesia?

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

What time zone is French Polynesia in?

French Polynesia observes Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00). The local time is 1:47 PM.

How many people live in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia has a population of approximately 280.000.

What is the nearest airport to French Polynesia?

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

What are the top things to do in French Polynesia?

Popular options include Bora Bora, Matira Beach and Moorea.

What places are in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia covers 3 places in this atlas, including Bora Bora, Moorea and Papeete.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 22, 2026 at 1:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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