Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
French Polynesia in December
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 161mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
161mm
Sun
0h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 161mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December29°C average high
December is close to French Polynesia's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
December161mm average rain
December is one of French Polynesia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJune to October
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 French Polynesia's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
December27°C average sea
December is close to French Polynesia's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December72 weather score
December scores below French Polynesia's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and July to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.