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Papeete

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Papeete month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Papeete 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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.524.64899.2
February28.924.94349.5
March29.325.127510.1
April28.825.12719.5
May28.324.51419.7
June27.423.61829.2
July26.922.91599.7
August26.922.614610.5
September27.122.817610.8
October27.523.323810.8
November28.123.934410.6
December28.624.54599.6

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01 · Overview

Papeete, in brief

Papeete is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Papeete took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Papeete

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Papeete

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Papeete

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Papeete

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Papeete

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08 · Questions

Questions about Papeete

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Frequently Asked Questions about Papeete

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Papeete located and what are its coordinates?

Papeete is situated in French Polynesia at geographic coordinates -17.5347, -149.5684 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Papeete?

Papeete has a recorded population of approximately 26,357 and observes the Pacific/Tahiti time zone (XPF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Papeete?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Papeete include fr-PF, ty, and the circulating currency is XPF.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Papeete?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Papeete, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.