Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Hiva Oa, French Polynesia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score84Very good annual avg
Best months: October, December, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 29°C, sunshine averages 0h per day, and rainfall totals about 387mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
387mm
Annual total
Sun
0h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
84
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
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.
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Weather map
Compare Hiva Oa, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October28°C average high
October is close to Hiva Oa's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
October17mm average rain
October is one of Hiva Oa's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and May to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October0 hours average sun
October is close to Hiva Oa's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
October27°C average sea
October is below Hiva Oa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to July and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October89 weather score
October is one of Hiva Oa's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.