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French Polynesia Weather Forecast

French Polynesia weather: 75°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 75°F now🕔 3:48 PM local📅 Best: August👥 280.000

French Polynesia weather in September

81°
average high · low 70°F
★★☆☆☆
ranked #12 of 12 months

One of the harder months here - go in with a plan.

Average high81°F
Average low70°F
Mean74°F
Rainfall10,9 in

September runs 34°F cooler than the annual average in French Polynesia.

Compare with August or October.

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Climate in French Polynesia month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January85°74°24,2 in★★★☆☆
February86°74°15,8 in★★★☆☆
March87°74°9,3 in★★★☆☆
April85°74°7,7 in★★★☆☆
May84°73°7,1 in★★★☆☆
June82°71°5,9 in★★★☆☆
July81°70°7,0 in★★★☆☆
August81°69°3,3 in★★★★
September81°70°10,9 in★★☆☆☆
October82°71°11,8 in★★★☆☆
November83°72°17,2 in★★★☆☆
December84°74°25,2 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Best time to visit French Polynesia

Go in August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★★
September★★☆☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

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.

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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 75°F (24°C) with overcast. Humidity is 58% and wind is 5 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 3:48 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 3:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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