August weather forecast
French Polynesia

August continues the dry season in French Polynesia, featuring similar weather conditions as July. With average precipitation of about 40mm (1.57"), August is typically one of the driest months of the year. Extended hours of sunshine and blue skies are characteristic of this period, providing excellent conditions for outdoor activities.

The temperatures during August are slightly cooler compared to July, ranging between 19°C (66.2°F) to 26°C (78.8°F). These temperatures are among the coolest of the year, offering comfortable conditions for exploring the islands and their surrounding waters. Sea temperatures around this time hover around 26°C (78.8°F), sustaining favourable conditions for a range of marine activities.

When compared to July, August maintains a similar level of rainfall but experiences slightly cooler temperatures. These dry and mild conditions, characteristic of the dry season, gradually begin to shift as the islands transition towards the wet season in the following months.

Consistent with the pattern throughout the year, the Marquesas Islands exhibit lower rainfall levels in comparison to other island groups. This continues to make them an attractive destination for those seeking less rainy conditions.

The risk of cyclones in August is minimal as this month is well outside the cyclone season. However, as always, visitors should stay informed about the local weather conditions during their stay.

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• Pape'ete - August »
  In Pape'ete the coldest months are August and September, registering an average high-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F). In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.
• Māhina - August »
  The months with the coldest seawater in Māhina are August and September, with an average sea temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F). The month with the least rainfall in Māhina is August, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically collects 40mm (1.57") of precipitation.
• Moorea-Maiao - August »
  The month with the least sunshine in Moorea-Maiao is August, with an average of 4h of sunshine. In Moorea-Maiao in August, during 4 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Rikitea - August »
  With an average sea temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Rikitea. In August, the average sea temperature in Rikitea is 23.4°C (74.1°F).
• Hiva Oa - August »
  The coldest period in Hiva Oa falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 28°C (82.4°F). On the first day of August in Hiva Oa, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:43.
• Bora - August »
  August and September, with an average sea temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Bora, French Polynesia. August is the month with the least rainfall in Bora, French Polynesia, with 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.
• Huahine - August »
  August, marked by an average high-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) and a low-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F), is the coldest month in Huahine, French Polynesia. In Huahine in August, the average water temperature is 26°C (78.8°F).
• Taha'a - August »
  August, having an average high-temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 25°C (77°F), is the coldest month in Taha'a, French Polynesia. August is the month with the coldest seawater in Taha'a, with an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F).
• Tahiti - August »
  On the last day of August, in Tahiti, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:50 -10. August in Tahiti witnesses a further drop in sea temperature, displaying an average of 26.4°C (79.5°F), the coolest experienced so far this year.
• Vaitape - August »
  Vaitape's temperature records reveal August as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). The months with the coldest seawater in Vaitape are August and September, with an average sea temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).
• Fa'a'ā - August »
  Fa'a'ā reaches its average lowest temperatures in August, measuring 24.9°C (76.8°F) at the peak and 23.9°C (75°F) at the lowest. In Fa'a'ā, French Polynesia, during August, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.