Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Gambier Islands, French Polynesia in December
Weather score74Very good
Very 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 171mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
171mm
Sun
0h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 171mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gambier Islands, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December27°C average high
December is close to Gambier Islands' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December171mm average rain
December is one of Gambier Islands' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and July to September
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 Gambier Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
December26°C average sea
December is close to Gambier Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December74 weather score
December sits close to Gambier Islands' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.