Weather

Polynesia enjoys warm, tropical weather year round. From November through March the weather is quite warm and humid. From April to October it is more of a dry season and the temperature remains 78 degrees F.

The climate is tropical, warm and humid, with two distinct seasons. Southern summer also called the Rainy Season generally lasts from October/November to February/March. Southern winter also called the Dry Season usually lasts from April/May to September. The water temperature is regularly constant and ranges from a pleasant 26 and 29 degrees Celsius.

There is an abundance of sunshine in French Polynesia especially in the atolls with a yearly average of 8 hours per day. This is a tropical region with similar weather pattern throughout the year.

Tahiti has irregular rainstorms without any predictable frequency, pattern or exact location or season. However, there is no monsoon, or cyclones.

1. Best Times To Go

The weather in Tahiti is quite irrelevant because the weather cannot be predicted. However, choose to go anytime in between May and October, as they are the best months to engage in exciting activities and sightseeing.

2. What To Wear

Carry along summer clothes, as the dress requirement is quite casual. In the mornings, fabrics such as cotton sundresses or T-shirts are ideal.

On the islands you can wear shorts, bathing suits and the local pareo-a sarong, a wraparound garment.

Men could carry along tracks and a golf shirt. Light colored dresses for women are suitable for eveningwear.