December weather forecast
French Polynesia

December in French Polynesia fully ushers in the rainy season, with precipitation levels reaching around 200mm (7.87"), the highest of the year. Rain showers become more frequent and intense, but periods of sunshine and clear skies can still be enjoyed between downpours.

The temperatures during December remain high, typically ranging between 23°C (73.4°F) to 30°C (86°F). This is among the warmest periods of the year, complementing the wet conditions of the rainy season. Sea temperatures around this time are also high, typically around 29°C (84.2°F), providing excellent conditions for swimming and other marine activities.

Compared to November, December experiences a significant increase in rainfall and slightly higher temperatures. These conditions, representative of the rainy season, continue into the beginning of the new year.

As has been the pattern throughout the year, the Marquesas Islands continue to receive less rainfall than the other island groups, offering a relatively drier climate for visitors.

December falls within the cyclone season, and although the risk of cyclones remains relatively low, the possibility of such weather events increases. Visitors are advised to stay informed about the local weather conditions and cyclone warnings during their stay.

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• Pape'ete - December »
  December in Pape'ete embraces its typical tropical climate, with high humidity and abundant rainfall, concluding the year with the city's well-known weather attributes. December is the month with the most rainfall in Pape'ete, French Polynesia.
• Māhina - December »
  In Māhina during December, the rain falls for 26.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 246mm (9.69") of precipitation. The month with the longest days in Māhina is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight.
• Moorea-Maiao - December »
  December in Moorea-Maiao witnesses the trend of the past month continue with the highest rainfall of 294mm (11.57") for the year, signifying the peak of the wet season. The average high-temperature in Moorea-Maiao for December is a tropical 30°C (86°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month.
• Rikitea - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Rikitea, with an average of 13h and 30min of daylight. In Rikitea, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 180mm (7.09") of precipitation.
• Hiva Oa - December »
  On the first day of December in Hiva Oa, French Polynesia, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 17:55. Concluding the year in December, Hiva Oa endures a bit more rain with 89mm (3.5") precipitation.
• Bora - December »
  In Bora, French Polynesia, in December, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F). December concludes the year with the highest rainfall of 281mm (11.06"), marking it as the wettest month in Bora.
• Huahine - December »
  In Huahine, in December, during 19.6 rainfall days, 123mm (4.84") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With an average of 13h and 30min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Huahine.
• Taha'a - December »
  January through April, June and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Taha'a, French Polynesia. December has the most sunshine of the year in Taha'a with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.
• Tahiti - December »
  December brings the year to a close with an elevated sea temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) in Tahiti, mirroring the ideal conditions of a tropical paradise. On the first day of December in Tahiti, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:20.
• Vaitape - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Vaitape is December, when the rain falls for 25.2 days and typically aggregates up to 190mm (7.48") of precipitation. In Vaitape in December, during 25.2 rainfall days, 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Fa'a'ā - December »
  The month with the longest days in Fa'a'ā is December, with an average of 13h and 12min of daylight. The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 25.1 days and typically aggregates up to 198mm (7.8") of precipitation.