Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Rapa, French Polynesia in December
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 174mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
174mm
Sun
0h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
67
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 174mm, 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 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rapa, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December26°C average high
December is close to Rapa's 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
December174mm average rain
December is one of Rapa's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
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
December0 hours average sun
December 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
December23°C average sea
December is close to Rapa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December67 weather score
December scores above Rapa's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.