French Polynesia weather in August 2025

Q: How hot is it in French Polynesia in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 23°C in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in August, falling to 17°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in French Polynesia in August?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in August - that's 70% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around French Polynesia in August?

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in August is 26°C.

Q: Does it rain in French Polynesia in August?

There are usually 4 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in August and the average monthly rainfall is 53mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 73°F in French Polynesia in August based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 2.1 inches of rainfall in the month.

73
73°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
4
4 days with some rainfall
63
63°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
2.1
2.1 inches of monthly rainfall
9
9 (Very High) UV index
79
79°F sea temperature

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The August weather guide for French Polynesia (Papeete, Tahiti) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in French Polynesia in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 73°F in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in August, falling to 63°F at night.

How sunny is it in French Polynesia in August?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in August - that's 70% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around French Polynesia in August?

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in August is 79°F.

Does it rain in French Polynesia in August?

There are usually 4 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in August and the average monthly rainfall is 2.1 inches.

French Polynesia August sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for French Polynesia in August 2025. Select a month to view French Polynesia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The French Polynesia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Papeete, Tahiti.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Friday, 1st August 2025	06:24	17:45
Saturday, 16th August 2025	06:16	17:49
Sunday, 31st August 2025	06:06	17:51

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French Polynesia - quick facts
Time difference	UK -9 to -10 hours
Language(s)	French, Tahitian
Currency	CFP Franc
Electricity	C + E plug (220V)
Driving side	Right
Why visit?	Beaches Nature
Tourist info	Tahiti Tourism