October weather forecast
French Polynesia

October in French Polynesia marks a significant shift towards the rainy season. Average precipitation rises noticeably to 100mm (3.94"), a considerable increase from September. Despite this rise, the weather remains relatively dry, with frequent sunshine and fewer rain showers compared to the upcoming wet season months.

Temperatures during October are a bit warmer than in September, typically ranging from 21°C (69.8°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). The climate remains pleasantly warm, allowing for comfortable exploration of the islands and their surrounding waters. Sea temperatures continue to be favourable, generally around 27°C (80.6°F), supporting various marine activities.

Compared to September, October experiences a substantial increase in rainfall and slightly warmer temperatures. These changes indicate a clear shift towards the wetter and warmer conditions of the rainy season, which becomes even more pronounced moving into November.

As with the preceding months, the Marquesas Islands consistently experience less rainfall than the other island groups, maintaining their appeal for visitors preferring drier climates.

October is still outside the cyclone season, so the risk of cyclones is minimal. However, the weather during this transitional period can be less predictable, and visitors are advised to stay updated on the local weather conditions.

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• Pape'ete - October »
  August, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Pape'ete, French Polynesia. In Pape'ete, in October, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation.
• Māhina - October »
  In Māhina during October, the rain falls for 22.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. August, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Māhina.
• Moorea-Maiao - October »
  In Moorea-Maiao, French Polynesia, during October, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Moorea-Maiao are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Rikitea - October »
  In Rikitea, during October, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Rikitea, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:59.
• Hiva Oa - October »
  Throughout October, in Hiva Oa 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is accumulated. Hiva Oa marks the arrival of October with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), identical to September.
• Bora - October »
  On the last day of October, in Bora sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:11 -10. October in Bora brings a shift in the weather with a substantial increase in rainfall to 100mm (3.94").
• Huahine - October »
  In Huahine, French Polynesia, in October, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F). In Huahine, during October, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation.
• Taha'a - October »
  October nudges Taha'a gently into an upward climb on the temperature scale, while maintaining nearly consistent conditions from September. In Taha'a, during October, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.
• Tahiti - October »
  On the last day of October, in Tahiti, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 18:03 -10. In Tahiti, in October, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
• Vaitape - October »
  In Vaitape during October, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Vaitape, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:04.
• Fa'a'ā - October »
  In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:55. Fa'a'ā's October average high-temperature settles at a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F), showing a near match with the preceding month.