Weather radar Papeete
Real-time precipitation radar · Windward Islands · French Polynesia
Papeete climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Papeete shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26.4° | 26.7° | 27° | 26.6° | 26.3° | 25.6° | 24.9° | 24.6° | 24.6° | 25° | 25.3° | 26.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | 24.7° | 25.2° | 25.5° | 25.2° | 25.2° | 24.4° | 23.9° | 23.6° | 23.5° | 23.8° | 24.1° | 24.7° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 337 | 185 | 134 | 159 | 99 | 97 | 84 | 94 | 107 | 224 | 303 | 315 |
| Rainy days | 27 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 |
| Sunshine hours | 283 | 297 | 336 | 303 | 309 | 288 | 300 | 314 | 317 | 330 | 317 | 318 |
| Humidity | 84% | 83% | 81% | 83% | 81% | 80% | 79% | 79% | 81% | 82% | 83% | 84% |
Best time to visit Papeete
The best time to visit Papeete is typically August. In this month the average high is 24.6°C, precipitation is 94 mm and sunshine duration is 314 hours. The annual average high is 25.8°C, total annual precipitation is 2138 mm (246 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3712 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Papeete
How up to date is the weather radar for Papeete?
The weather radar for Papeete is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Papeete?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Papeete: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Papeete?
The thunderstorm potential for Papeete is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Papeete.
What is the climate like in Papeete?
Papeete has an annual average high of 25.8°C. The warmest month is March (avg high 27°C), the coldest September (avg low 23.5°C). The wettest month is January with 337 mm, the driest July with 84 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2138 mm (246 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3712 hours.
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