Climate in Tahiti — Annual Weather Overview
Tahiti has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is March (average high 28.7°C) and the coolest is August (26.3°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 2.4°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 3187mm. January is the wettest month at 435.2mm, while May averages just 135.5mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.0 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 27.0°C, 878mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 27.9°C, 1137mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 28.3°C, 600mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 26.5°C, 572mm rain.
Tahiti — Monthly Temperatures
Tahiti — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Tahiti stays reasonable all year.
Tahiti weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7°C | 24.1°C | 435.2mm | 9.1h | 30 | 8/10 |
| February | 28.1°C | 24.3°C | 314.0mm | 10.5h | 28 | 8/10 |
| March | 28.7°C | 24.8°C | 266.8mm | 10.4h | 29 | 8/10 |
| April | 28.3°C | 24.7°C | 197.3mm | 10.2h | 26 | 9/10 |
| May | 27.9°C | 24.4°C | 135.5mm | 9.9h | 23 | 9/10 |
| June | 26.9°C | 23.5°C | 187.6mm | 9.3h | 23 | 9/10 |
| July | 26.4°C | 22.6°C | 189.5mm | 9.6h | 22 | 9/10 |
| August | 26.3°C | 22.1°C | 195.4mm | 10.1h | 22 | 9/10 |
| September | 26.6°C | 22.4°C | 157.8mm | 10.8h | 24 | 9/10 |
| October | 27.1°C | 23.1°C | 325.8mm | 10.5h | 27 | 8/10 |
| November | 27.4°C | 23.5°C | 394.2mm | 10.3h | 28 | 8/10 |
| December | 28.0°C | 24.0°C | 387.5mm | 9.7h | 30 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Tahiti have?
Tahiti has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 26.3°C in August to 28.7°C in March.
What is the hottest month in Tahiti?
March is the hottest month in Tahiti, with average highs of 28.7°C and lows of 24.8°C.
What is the coldest month in Tahiti?
August is the coolest month, with average highs of 26.3°C and lows of 22.1°C.
What is the wettest month in Tahiti?
January is the wettest month, averaging 435.2mm of rainfall over around 30 rainy days.
How much rain does Tahiti get per year?
Tahiti receives around 3187mm of rain per year. The driest month is May (135.5mm).
When is the best time to visit Tahiti?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.