French Polynesia weather in December 2025

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

Daytime temperatures usually reach 26°C in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in December with high heat and humidity, falling to 19°C at night.

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

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in December - that's 48% of daylight hours.

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

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in December is 28°C.

Q: Does it rain in French Polynesia in December?

There are usually 12 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in December and the average monthly rainfall is 282mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 79°F in French Polynesia in December and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 12 days with some rainfall and typically 11.1 inches of rainfall in the month.

79
79°F max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
12
12 days with some rainfall
66
66°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
11.1
11.1 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
82
82°F sea temperature

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The December 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 December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 79°F in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in December with high heat and humidity, falling to 66°F at night.

How sunny is it in French Polynesia in December?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in December - that's 48% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around French Polynesia in December?

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in December is 82°F.

Does it rain in French Polynesia in December?

There are usually 12 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in December and the average monthly rainfall is 11.1 inches.

French Polynesia December sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for French Polynesia in December 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
Monday, 1st December 2025	05:14	18:21
Tuesday, 16th December 2025	05:19	18:30
Wednesday, 31st December 2025	05:27	18:36

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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