Papeete Weather Forecast
Papeete weather: 82°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 79° / 68°
Light drizzle · 27% rain · wind 16 mph
🌦️ 81° / 69°
Light drizzle · 25% rain · wind 13 mph
Best time to go outside today
6 PM - 9 PM · comfort score 9.3/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for Papeete
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- 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 82°F (28°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 49% and wind is 8 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 3:02 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 August 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
