French Polynesia weather in February 2026

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

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

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

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in February - that's 56% of daylight hours.

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

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in February is 29°C.

Q: Does it rain in French Polynesia in February?

There are usually 16 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in February and the average monthly rainfall is 228mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 79°F in French Polynesia in February and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with 16 days with some rainfall and typically 9.0 inches of rainfall in the month.

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79°F max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
16
16 days with some rainfall
66
66°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
9.0
9.0 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
84
84°F sea temperature

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The February 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 February?

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

How sunny is it in French Polynesia in February?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in February - that's 56% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around French Polynesia in February?

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in February is 84°F.

Does it rain in French Polynesia in February?

There are usually 16 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in February and the average monthly rainfall is 9.0 inches.

French Polynesia February sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for French Polynesia in February 2026. 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
Sunday, 1st February 2026	05:46	18:37
Saturday, 14th February 2026	05:52	18:32
Saturday, 28th February 2026	05:57	18:24

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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