Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Austral Islands, French Polynesia in December
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 208mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
208mm
Sun
0h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 208mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Austral Islands, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December27°C average high
December is close to Austral Islands' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December208mm average rain
December is one of Austral Islands' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary and June to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December0 hours average sun
December is close to Austral Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
December24°C average sea
December is close to Austral Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December69 weather score
December sits close to Austral Islands' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.