French Polynesia
French Polynesia in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in French Polynesia in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in French Polynesia in December?
- Papeete is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (85°F) in December; Papao is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in French Polynesia in December?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Vaitoare (28°C (83°F)), and 13 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Papeete
Coolest
28°
Papao
Driest
217 mm
Papeete
Warmest sea
28°
Vaitoare
December in French Polynesia ranges from 28°C (82°F) in Papao to 29°C (85°F) in Papeete — a spread of 2 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Papeete.
Best places in French Polynesia in December
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papao | 28° | 22° | 218 mm | — | 61 |
| Paopao | 28° | 22° | 224 mm | 28° | 57 |
| Afaahiti | 29° | 22° | 224 mm | 28° | 56 |
| Taunoa | 29° | 22° | 242 mm | 28° | 56 |
| Haapiti | 29° | 23° | 220 mm | 28° | 56 |
| Otutara | 29° | 22° | 232 mm | 28° | 55 |
| Faaa | 29° | 22° | 263 mm | 28° | 54 |
| Mahina | 29° | 22° | 255 mm | — | 53 |
| Paea | 29° | 23° | 218 mm | 28° | 53 |
| Vaitape | 29° | 24° | 244 mm | — | 53 |
| Vaitoare | 29° | 24° | 267 mm | 28° | 52 |
| Uturoa | 29° | 24° | 267 mm | 28° | 52 |
| Papeete | 29° | 23° | 217 mm | 28° | 51 |
| Punaauia | 29° | 23° | 223 mm | 28° | 51 |
| Pirae | 29° | 22° | 243 mm | 28° | 51 |
| Arue | 29° | 22° | 238 mm | 28° | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in French Polynesia in December?
Average daytime highs range from 28° in Papao to 29° in Papeete.
Can you swim in French Polynesia in December?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Vaitoare at about 28°.