Monthly climate guide
Papeete weather in August
August in Papeete is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and night-time lows near 24°C (76°F). The month usually brings about 48 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and about the same as September.
What stands out in August
- There's little difference between day and night (around 1°C).
- Rain is well below Papeete's usual level (around 60% less).
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Papeete.
- Humidity near 77% makes 26°C feel stickier than it sounds.
August is typically Papeete's coolest month.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
24°C
76°F
Rainfall
48 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
51%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Papeete weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 79°F | 209 mm | 80% | 71% |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 80°F | 199 mm | 81% | 68% |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 80°F | 148 mm | 80% | 61% |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 27°C / 80°F | 142 mm | 80% | 63% |
| May | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 79°F | 86 mm | 80% | 55% |
| June | 26°C / 80°F | 25°C / 78°F | 78 mm | 78% | 53% |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 25°C / 76°F | 62 mm | 78% | 50% |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 76°F | 48 mm | 77% | 51% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 25°C / 76°F | 40 mm | 78% | 50% |
| October | 26°C / 79°F | 25°C / 76°F | 83 mm | 78% | 60% |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 78°F | 120 mm | 80% | 63% |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 26°C / 79°F | 226 mm | 81% | 71% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Papeete?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Papeete →Other French Polynesia cities in August
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Papeete in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Papeete?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Papeete, with highs around 26°C and about 48 mm of rain.
How warm is Papeete in August?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 24°C (76°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Papeete in August?
Papeete typically gets around 48 mm of rain in August — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Papeete (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.