French Polynesia
French Polynesia in April
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in French Polynesia in April — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in French Polynesia in April?
- Pirae is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (87°F) in April; Papao is the coolest at 28°C (83°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in French Polynesia in April?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Vaitoare (29°C (84°F)), and 13 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
30°
Pirae
Coolest
28°
Papao
Driest
138 mm
Paopao
Warmest sea
29°
Vaitoare
Across French Polynesia, April highs run from 28°C (83°F) (Papao) to 30°C (87°F) (Pirae). On average it is about as warm as March. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Papeete.
Best places in French Polynesia in April
Weather in April by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papao | 28° | 22° | 156 mm | — | 65 |
| Paopao | 29° | 23° | 138 mm | 29° | 63 |
| Afaahiti | 29° | 23° | 158 mm | 29° | 60 |
| Taunoa | 29° | 23° | 161 mm | 29° | 60 |
| Haapiti | 29° | 23° | 162 mm | 29° | 59 |
| Faaa | 29° | 22° | 154 mm | 29° | 58 |
| Otutara | 29° | 23° | 161 mm | 29° | 58 |
| Vaitape | 30° | 24° | 154 mm | — | 57 |
| Paea | 30° | 23° | 162 mm | 29° | 56 |
| Punaauia | 30° | 23° | 159 mm | 29° | 55 |
| Mahina | 30° | 23° | 161 mm | — | 55 |
| Vaitoare | 30° | 24° | 170 mm | 29° | 54 |
| Uturoa | 30° | 24° | 168 mm | 29° | 54 |
| Papeete | 30° | 23° | 162 mm | 29° | 52 |
| Arue | 30° | 23° | 161 mm | 29° | 51 |
| Pirae | 30° | 23° | 162 mm | 29° | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in French Polynesia in April?
Average daytime highs range from 28° in Papao to 30° in Pirae.
Can you swim in French Polynesia in April?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Vaitoare at about 29°.