Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in French Polynesia with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for French Polynesia in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in French Polynesia with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in French Polynesia will be around 32°C, with nights close to 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 192 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 43% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for French Polynesia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
French Polynesia in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
192 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit French Polynesia?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in French Polynesia. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for French Polynesia in December
With 33°C, French Polynesia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°C.
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The climate of French Polynesia is based on weather data from Papeete. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in French Polynesia for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in French Polynesia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in French Polynesia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in French Polynesia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for French Polynesia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 13 days of rain in French Polynesia.
Daily UV Index in December in French Polynesia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in French Polynesia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in French Polynesia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in French Polynesia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in French Polynesia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in French Polynesia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for French Polynesia
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Average Weather in French Polynesia by Month
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