French Polynesia
Territory · Oceania, Polynesia
French Polynesia is a territory in Oceania and Polynesia with a population of about 282,000 and an area of 4,167 square kilometers. Its capital is Papeete. The highest point is Mont Orohena.
Highlights
The territory features 1 top sight covered on this site, which is the UNESCO-listed Taputapuatea marae. Another place to look at is the Papeete Tahiti Temple.
When to go
The climate data refers to the capital, Papeete. Temperatures stay relatively steady throughout the year, with averages between 24 °C and 26 °C. July, August, and September have lower rainfall, with totals between 110 mm and 131 mm over about 13 to 15 days per month. December and January are the wettest months, seeing 435 mm and 344 mm of rain respectively across about 24 days each.
Practical notes
The currency is the CFP Franc. The official language is French. Driving is on the right side of the road. Time zones include UTC−10:00, UTC−09:30, and UTC−09:00.
Top sights in French Polynesia
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 435 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 344 | 287 | 291 | 202 | 183 | 170 | 125 | 110 | 131 | 190 | 225 | 435 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Papeete (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Papeete Tahiti Temple