French Polynesia
French Polynesia in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in French Polynesia in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in French Polynesia in August?
- Pirae is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (82°F) in August; Papao is the coolest at 26°C (79°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in French Polynesia in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Vaitoare (27°C (80°F)), and 13 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
28°
Pirae
Coolest
26°
Papao
Driest
63 mm
Haapiti
Warmest sea
27°
Vaitoare
Across French Polynesia, August highs run from 26°C (79°F) (Papao) to 28°C (82°F) (Pirae). On average it is about as warm as July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Papeete.
Best places in French Polynesia in August
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otutara | 27° | 20° | 64 mm | 26° | 91 |
| Haapiti | 27° | 20° | 63 mm | 27° | 91 |
| Afaahiti | 27° | 20° | 66 mm | 26° | 90 |
| Taunoa | 27° | 20° | 69 mm | 26° | 90 |
| Papao | 26° | 19° | 84 mm | — | 88 |
| Paopao | 27° | 20° | 77 mm | 27° | 88 |
| Faaa | 27° | 20° | 80 mm | 26° | 87 |
| Vaitoare | 27° | 22° | 71 mm | 27° | 87 |
| Vaitape | 27° | 22° | 79 mm | — | 86 |
| Uturoa | 27° | 22° | 74 mm | 27° | 86 |
| Paea | 27° | 20° | 88 mm | 26° | 85 |
| Mahina | 27° | 20° | 91 mm | — | 83 |
| Pirae | 28° | 20° | 83 mm | 26° | 82 |
| Arue | 28° | 20° | 83 mm | 26° | 82 |
| Papeete | 28° | 21° | 91 mm | 26° | 81 |
| Punaauia | 27° | 20° | 102 mm | 26° | 81 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in French Polynesia in August?
Average daytime highs range from 26° in Papao to 28° in Pirae.
Can you swim in French Polynesia in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Vaitoare at about 27°.