Temperature
Pleasant by day, warm at night.
77°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Papeete
French Polynesia · Oceania
Warm coastal days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
77°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
80°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 16 wet days, fewer than in most months.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.3 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
95%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 76° and nights feel near 75°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
47%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
October's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
15 mphOctober Breezy
Sea temperature
80°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October stays around 76°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning76°F
Rain32%
Cloud53%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday76°F
Rain31%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain31%
Cloud52%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening76°F
Rain32%
Cloud52%
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
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