Papeete Weather Forecast
Papeete weather: 80°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Papeete
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 38 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,4 in, 1,6 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Papeete
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 81° / 69° | 99% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 68° | 4% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 67° | 37% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 67° | 65% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌥️ Fog | 84° / 67° | 27% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 72° | 86% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 72° | 83% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 69° | 55% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌥️ Fog | 85° / 69° | 40% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 85° / 70° | 43% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 71° | 51% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 71° | 45% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 83° / 70° | 68% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 72° | 56% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 72° | 58% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 74° / 73° | 55% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 9 |
What this means for Papeete
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 37°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 80°F (27°C) with overcast. Humidity is 62% and wind is 4 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 2:47 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 23, 2026 at 2:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
