French Polynesia
French Polynesia in September
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in French Polynesia in September — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in French Polynesia in September?
- Pirae is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (83°F) in September; Papao is the coolest at 26°C (79°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in French Polynesia in September?
- 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
90 mm
Mahina
Warmest sea
27°
Vaitoare
Pirae is the warm end of French Polynesia in September (28°C (83°F)); Papao the cool end (26°C (79°F)). On average it is about as warm as August. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Papeete.
Best places in French Polynesia in September
Weather in September by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haapiti | 27° | 20° | 91 mm | 26° | 86 |
| Papao | 26° | 19° | 95 mm | — | 85 |
| Afaahiti | 27° | 20° | 94 mm | 26° | 85 |
| Otutara | 27° | 20° | 95 mm | 26° | 85 |
| Taunoa | 27° | 20° | 95 mm | 26° | 85 |
| Faaa | 27° | 20° | 93 mm | 26° | 83 |
| Paopao | 27° | 20° | 105 mm | 26° | 83 |
| Paea | 27° | 20° | 93 mm | 26° | 82 |
| Mahina | 28° | 20° | 90 mm | — | 81 |
| Punaauia | 28° | 20° | 95 mm | 26° | 80 |
| Vaitape | 28° | 22° | 90 mm | — | 80 |
| Papeete | 28° | 21° | 91 mm | 26° | 79 |
| Vaitoare | 28° | 22° | 95 mm | 27° | 79 |
| Uturoa | 28° | 22° | 95 mm | 27° | 79 |
| Pirae | 28° | 20° | 92 mm | 26° | 78 |
| Arue | 28° | 20° | 91 mm | 26° | 78 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in French Polynesia in September?
Average daytime highs range from 26° in Papao to 28° in Pirae.
Can you swim in French Polynesia in September?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Vaitoare at about 27°.