Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
80°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Papeete
French Polynesia · Oceania
Warm days and some sun. Cyclone risk and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
67%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.6 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
92%April Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 81°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
April's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
13 mphApril Breezy
Sea temperature
84°FApril sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April stays around 79°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Rain40%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain40%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain38%
Cloud58%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Feels 81°F
Rain39%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 77 | 11.0 | 25 | 10.5 | 84 | 83 |
| Feb | 80 | 77 | 9.5 | 23 | 10.4 | 84 | 83 |
| Mar | 80 | 78 | 7.5 | 22 | 10.8 | 83 | 84 |
| Apr | 80 | 78 | 6.1 | 20 | 10.6 | 83 | 84 |
| May | 79 | 77 | 4.5 | 18 | 10.1 | 81 | 83 |
| Jun | 78 | 76 | 3.4 | 15 | 9.8 | 80 | 81 |
| Jul | 77 | 75 | 2.8 | 13 | 10.1 | 79 | 80 |
| Aug | 76 | 74 | 2.5 | 12 | 10.8 | 78 | 79 |
| Sep | 76 | 74 | 3.3 | 14 | 11.2 | 80 | 79 |
| Oct | 77 | 75 | 5.4 | 16 | 11.3 | 82 | 80 |
| Nov | 78 | 76 | 6.8 | 19 | 11.6 | 83 | 81 |
| Dec | 79 | 76 | 11.6 | 24 | 10.3 | 84 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology