April weather forecast
French Polynesia

April in French Polynesia signifies a further move towards drier conditions, as it falls within the early part of the dry season. The average rainfall in April decreases significantly compared to the wetter months, dropping to 130mm (5.12"). Rain showers become less frequent, and the islands bask in longer hours of sunshine, enhancing the allure of their scenic landscapes.

The average temperatures in April are slightly lower than in March, typically varying between 24°C (75.2°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). Despite this slight decrease, the climate remains pleasantly warm, echoing the islands' tropical character. The sea temperatures, too, maintain their warmth, hovering around 28°C (82.4°F), allowing for a host of marine activities.

Compared to March, April sees a marked reduction in rainfall and a minor decrease in temperature, amplifying the transition towards drier, milder conditions that characterizes the dry season. This shift towards a more stable and comfortable climate becomes even more pronounced in May.

Among all the island groups, the Marquesas Islands stand out with the least rainfall even during April, offering a relatively drier climate for visitors seeking to evade the typical tropical showers.

While April marks the end of the official cyclone season, the risk remains low throughout the month, and cyclones are generally mild if they occur. Nevertheless, keeping an eye on the weather updates during a visit is always a good idea.

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• Pape'ete - April »
  January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Pape'ete, French Polynesia. In Pape'ete in April, the average water temperature is 28.7°C (83.7°F).
• Māhina - April »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Māhina are January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 78%. In Māhina the average seawater temperature in April is 28.7°C (83.7°F).
• Moorea-Maiao - April »
  March and April, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Moorea-Maiao. In Moorea-Maiao in April, during 12 rainfall days, 147mm (5.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Rikitea - April »
  In Rikitea, during April, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. In April, Rikitea's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still warm 27°C (80.6°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month.
• Hiva Oa - April »
  On the last day of April, in Hiva Oa, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:36 -0930. The arrival of April witnesses a similar rhythm in the conditions, with Hiva Oa's temperatures persistently resting between 31°C (87.8°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).
• Bora - April »
  On the first day of April in Bora sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:08. In April, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bora are 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 25.5°C (77.9°F) respectively.
• Huahine - April »
  During the month of April, Huahine's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a still warm 24.9°C (76.8°F). The months with the warmest seawater in Huahine are February through April, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).
• Taha'a - April »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Taha'a are January through April, June and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. In Taha'a, French Polynesia, in April, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Tahiti - April »
  On the last day of April, in Tahiti, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:38 -10. In Tahiti the average seawater temperature in April is 28.7°C (83.7°F).
• Vaitape - April »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Vaitape are January through April, June and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. In Vaitape during April, the rain falls for 23.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of precipitation.
• Fa'a'ā - April »
  In April, the average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F). In Fa'a'ā, French Polynesia, in April, during 22.2 rainfall days, 120mm (4.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated.