Weather in French Polynesia - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Right now temperatures across French Polynesia range from 25° to 25°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 2 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

Weather in French Polynesia's cities today

🌧️Faaa 25°💧 0.2 mm 🌧️Papeete 25°💧 0.4 mm

Next days in French Polynesia

today🌧️ 25°💧 0.3 mm
Sun🌧️ 25°💧 0.4 mm
Mon🌧️ 25°💧 0.6 mm
Tue🌧️ 24°💧 0.2 mm
Wed🌧️ 23°💧 1.1 mm
Thu🌧️ 24°💧 0.5 mm
Fri🌧️ 24°💧 2.8 mm
Sat🌧️ 24°💧 0.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in French Polynesia, the forecast high is 23°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 25°C to 27°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.

25°Ccooler than usual
usually 25°C–27°C
cooler than 89% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
25°Ccooler than usual
usually 25°C–27°C
cooler than 86% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
25°Ccooler than usual
usually 25°C–27°C
cooler than 88% of similar days
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 25°C–27°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
23°Cexceptionally cool
usually 25°C–27°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 25°C–27°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 25°C–27°C
cooler than 98% of similar days
night: near normal rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°25°30° 1981: 26°C1982: 25°C1983: 24°C1984: 26°C1985: 25°C1986: 25°C1987: 26°C1988: 26°C1989: 25°C1990: 25°C1991: 26°C1992: 27°C1993: 26°C1994: 26°C1995: 26°C1996: 25°C1997: 26°C1998: 26°C1999: 25°C2000: 25°C2001: 25°C2002: 26°C2003: 27°C2004: 25°C2005: 26°C2006: 26°C2007: 26°C2008: 25°C2009: 26°C2010: 26°C2011: 26°C2012: 26°C2013: 26°C2014: 26°C2015: 25°C2016: 27°C2017: 26°C2018: 26°C2019: 25°C2020: 26°C2021: 26°C2022: 26°C2023: 26°C2024: 26°C2025: 26°C 2026 forecast: 24°C current forecast 24°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 26°C by day. The coolest year was 1983 (24°C) and the warmest was 2003 (27°C). The current forecast averages 24°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - French Polynesia

French Polynesia - 14-day weather forecast infographic

French Polynesia 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 15 days · forecast
24°
around 24° at night · days with rain: 6
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 23° at night · rain chance 28%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
29°
around 23° at night · rain chance 38%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for French Polynesia: the next 15 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 24° by day and 24° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 29° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for French Polynesia

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
night 25° · evening 25° · rain 0.305 mm · humidity 83.5% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 61%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
night 25° · evening 25° · rain 0.37 mm · humidity 78.5% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 96.5%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.6000000000000001 mm · humidity 75% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 67.5%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
night 23° · evening 24° · rain 0.24 mm · humidity 68.5% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 38%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
night 24° · evening 24° · rain 1.07 mm · humidity 76% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 66.5%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
night 24° · evening 24° · rain 0.52 mm · humidity 64% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 19.5%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
night 24° · evening 24° · rain 2.7649999999999997 mm · humidity 77% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 25%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
night 25° · evening 25° · rain 0.42000000000000004 mm · humidity 70% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 9.5%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌤️25°scattered clouds
night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.5700000000000001 mm · humidity 67.5% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 25%
Monday14 September 2026
☁️24°broken clouds
night 24° · evening 24° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 75.5% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 53%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️24°broken clouds
night 24° · evening 24° · rain 0.63 mm · humidity 71.5% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 58%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
night 24° · evening 24° · rain 2.04 mm · humidity 74% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 90%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
night 23° · evening 23° · rain 5.125 mm · humidity 78% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
night 23° · evening 23° · rain 3.1 mm · humidity 79% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 88.5%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️23°light rain
night 23° · evening 23° · rain 1.44 mm · humidity 77% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 81%

Sea temperature - French Polynesia

Water today
27°C
Week avg
27°C
Waves today
2.4 m
How's the water?
warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 27°C6.09 27°C7.09 27°C8.09 27°C9.09 27°C10.09 27°C11.09 27°C12.09 27°C13.09 27°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 29°CFeb 29°CMar 30°CApr 29°CMay 29°CJun 28°CJul 27°CAug 27°CSep 27°COct 27°CNov 28°CDec 28°C
BeachWater todayWater week avgWavesHow's the water?
Faaa26℃26℃2.3 mwarm
Papeete26℃26℃2.3 mwarm
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

French Polynesia weather through the year

French Polynesia - annual climate

French Polynesia weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

January (31°)February (31°)March (31°)April (31°)May (30°)June (29°)July (29°)August (28°)September (29°)October (29°)November (30°)December (31°)

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FAQ - French Polynesia weather

What is the weather like in French Polynesia today?
Today it is about 25° during the day and 25° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for French Polynesia?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.