Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Rapa, French Polynesia in August
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 147mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
147mm
Sun
0h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 147mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rapa, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August23°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August147mm average rain
August sits near Rapa's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, May, and September to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August0 hours average sun
August is close to Rapa's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
August20°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August47 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.