French Polynesia
Plan a visit or move to French Polynesia with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: French Polynesia month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in French Polynesia are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 27–27°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and January the wettest (about 489 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 24.6 | 489 | 9.2 |
| February | 28.9 | 24.9 | 434 | 9.5 |
| March | 29.3 | 25.1 | 275 | 10.1 |
| April | 28.8 | 25.1 | 271 | 9.5 |
| May | 28.3 | 24.5 | 141 | 9.7 |
| June | 27.4 | 23.6 | 182 | 9.2 |
| July | 26.9 | 22.9 | 159 | 9.7 |
| August | 26.9 | 22.6 | 146 | 10.5 |
| September | 27.1 | 22.8 | 176 | 10.8 |
| October | 27.5 | 23.3 | 238 | 10.8 |
| November | 28.1 | 23.9 | 344 | 10.6 |
| December | 28.6 | 24.5 | 459 | 9.6 |
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01 · OverviewFrench Polynesia, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow French Polynesia took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in French Polynesia
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in French Polynesia
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in French Polynesia
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06 · TravelTravelling through French Polynesia
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for French Polynesia
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about French Polynesia
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Frequently Asked Questions about French Polynesia
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of French Polynesia?
The capital of French Polynesia is Papeete, and the total national population is estimated at 277,679.
02 · Q&AWhere is French Polynesia located and what is its total area?
French Polynesia is located in Oceania, spanning an area of approximately 4,167 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in French Polynesia?
The official currency is Franc (XPF) and the recognized languages include fr-PF, ty.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in French Polynesia?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across French Polynesia include Faaa, Papeete, Punaauia, Pirae, Mahina.
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