Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
79°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Papeete
French Polynesia · Oceania
Cyclone risk near peak and humid air are the main limitations.
Wet but workable
Daytime high
79°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, including some longer spells. About 24 wet days, more than in most months.
77%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.3 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
98%December Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, days and nights feel about the same, around 80°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
December's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
13 mphDecember Breezy
Sea temperature
82°FDecember sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December stays around 78°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Rain50%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday78°F
Feels 80°F
Rain48%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Feels 80°F
Rain51%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening78°F
Feels 80°F
Rain52%
Cloud72%
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