City in French Polynesia

Papeete Weather Forecast

Papeete weather: 70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 70°F now🕔 11:35 AM local📅 Best: August👥 26.000

Tomorrow in Papeete - Monday, August 24

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78°
Light drizzle · low 65°F
Rain chance67%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind14 mph
Gusts36 mph
UV index7.7 · High
Sunrise6:10 AM
Sunset5:49 PM
Daylight11h 39m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

7 PM☁️70°32%8 mph
8 PM☁️69°39%8 mph
9 PM☁️68°43%8 mph
10 PM☁️67°45%7 mph
11 PM☁️67°45%7 mph
12 AM☁️67°40%7 mph
1 AM☁️66°33%6 mph
2 AM☁️66°27%5 mph
3 AM☁️66°25%5 mph
4 AM☁️65°25%6 mph
5 AM☁️65°25%7 mph
6 AM☁️65°22%7 mph
7 AM67°19%8 mph
8 AM72°18%10 mph
9 AM🌤️76°22%12 mph
10 AM🌤️78°29%13 mph
11 AM78°37%14 mph
12 PM🌦️77°48%14 mph
1 PM🌦️77°60%14 mph
2 PM🌦️77°67%14 mph
3 PM🌦️76°66%13 mph
4 PM🌦️75°61%12 mph
5 PM🌦️73°51%11 mph
6 PM☁️71°35%10 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

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

Sightseeing8.4
Outdoors8.4
Beach day4.8
Swimming3.8
Hiking8.4
Running7.8
Cycling8.2
Camping7.7
Fishing9.2
Photography6.1
Stargazing4.9
Family time8.4
Driving7.8
Flying out7.7

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 - 6 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.

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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 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Papeete?

August offer the most comfortable conditions in Papeete, which has a tropical climate. February, September 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 11:35 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.
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 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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