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

Forecast updated: Monday 2 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days

What will the week bring? French Polynesia

3 November French Polynesia: the high will be about 26°C and the low 25°C. Moderate rainfall - around 10.7 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 26°C.

Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 2 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

26°C

maximum on Tue 3 Nov

Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison

Weather forecast compared with previous years

Choose a day to see the details. Temperatures show the daily high and low.

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20°22.5°25°27.5°30°26°Tue 3 Nov26°Wed 4 Nov26°Thu 5 Nov26°Fri 6 Nov26°Sat 7 Nov27°Sun 8 Nov27°Mon 9 Nov
Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
Selected day in detail

Tuesday 3 November

Daily high26°CUsually 26-27°C
Daily low25°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total10.7 mmModerate rainfall
Maximum wind speed40 km/hForecast wind speed

Cooler than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. The daily rainfall total shows the amount of rain forecast across the full day.

Full day-by-day forecast - table
14-day forecast: French Polynesia
DateMax. / min.RainTypical daily highMax. wind
Tuesday 3 November26° / 25°10.7 mm26-27°C40 km/h
Wednesday 4 November26° / 25°36.4 mm26-27°C34 km/h
Thursday 5 November26° / 25°14.7 mm26-27°C19 km/h
Friday 6 November26° / 25°0.8 mm26-27°C20 km/h
Saturday 7 November26° / 25°2 mm26-27°C26 km/h
Sunday 8 November27° / 26°1.4 mm26-27°C27 km/h
Monday 9 November27° / 26°1.9 mm26-27°C30 km/h
Tuesday 10 November26° / 26°8.8 mm26-27°C26 km/h
Wednesday 11 November26° / 24°6.6 mm26-27°C26 km/h
Thursday 12 November26° / 25°16.6 mm26-27°C28 km/h
Friday 13 November26° / 25°32.1 mm26-28°C30 km/h
Saturday 14 November26° / 25°17.8 mm26-28°C23 km/h
Sunday 15 November26° / 25°7.2 mm26-28°C25 km/h
Monday 16 November26° / 25°1.9 mm26-28°C36 km/h

What stands out this week?

Temperatures this week

26-27°C

Average forecast high: 26°C. Historical reference for these dates: 27°C.

Temperature changes

No sharp cooling

The first 7 forecast days show no day-to-day drop of 3°C or more in the high.

Will it rain?

6 days with rain ≥1 mm

7-day total: 67.8 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 8-45 mm.

This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.

Differences between cities

Where will it be warmer or less rainy?

Compare the next 7 days by temperature, rainfall and sightseeing comfort.

Weekly forecast for cities and regions
PlaceAverage daily highCompared with normalRainfall totalDays with rain ≥1 mm
Papeete 26°C-0.7°C67.8 mm6 / 7
Faaa 26°C-0.6°C67.8 mm6 / 7

Difference from the average historical median daily highs for these dates. Each city is compared with its own normal.

Weather history 1981-2025

The same week in previous years

NASA POWER

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: 27°C1982: 26°C1983: 26°C1984: 25°C1985: 26°C1986: 27°C1987: 27°C1988: 26°C1989: 25°C1990: 27°C1991: 27°C1992: 26°C1993: 26°C1994: 26°C1995: 27°C1996: 27°C1997: 27°C1998: 27°C1999: 26°C2000: 26°C2001: 26°C2002: 28°C2003: 26°C2004: 27°C2005: 28°C2006: 27°C2007: 27°C2008: 27°C2009: 27°C2010: 27°C2011: 27°C2012: 28°C2013: 26°C2014: 26°C2015: 26°C2016: 28°C2017: 26°C2018: 27°C2019: 27°C2020: 27°C2021: 26°C2022: 26°C2023: 26°C2024: 27°C2025: 27°C 2026 forecast: 26°C current forecast 26°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 27°C by day. The coolest year was 1989 (25°C) and the warmest was 2012 (28°C). The current forecast averages 26°C - lower than in 78% of historical years.

How do we compare the forecast with history?

The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.

NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison. Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 2 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

NASA POWER source and methodology
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Beyond the forecast period

What weather is typical in the following weeks?

For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.

Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov27°C / 26°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec27°C / 26°Cusual daily high / low

Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.

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French Polynesia - 14-day weather forecast infographic
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.

UV index in French Polynesia - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTFrench Polynesia03681111+9.6UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min10Tue3.1110Wed4.119Thu5.1110Fri6.1110Sat7.1110Sun8.1110Mon9.1110Tue10.1110Wed11.119Thu12.1110Fri13.1110Sat14.1110Sun15.119Mon16.1110Tue17.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-11-03
Today the UV index in French Polynesia is 10 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Sea temperature - French Polynesia

Water today
28°C
Week avg
28°C
Waves today
2.2 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
3.11 28°C4.11 28°C5.11 28°C6.11 28°C7.11 28°C8.11 28°C9.11 28°C10.11 28°C11.11 28°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?
Faaa27℃27℃1.7 mwarm
Papeete27℃27℃1.7 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 through the year
MonthDayNightChance of rain
January31°C24°C58%
February31°C25°C64%
March31°C25°C47%
April31°C25°C43%
May30°C24°C27%
June ★29°C23°C32%
July ★29°C22°C24%
August ★28°C22°C27%
September ★29°C23°C28%
October ★29°C23°C38%
November30°C24°C43%
December31°C25°C59%

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Weather and travel dates: French Polynesia

Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.

Coolest months

August

Average daytime temperature: 28°C

Lowest share of days with precipitation

July

Share of days with precipitation: 24%

Before you travel

Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.

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FAQ - French Polynesia weather

What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?

3 November French Polynesia: the high will be about 26°C and the low 25°C. Moderate rainfall - around 10.7 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 26°C.

Will it rain in the coming days?

7-day total: 67.8 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 8-45 mm.

What does the typical range on the chart mean?

It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.

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