Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in French Polynesia with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for French Polynesia in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in French Polynesia with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in French Polynesia will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 99 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 26% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, 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 October 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 October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
99 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 October a good time to visit French Polynesia?
October is a great month to be in French Polynesia for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for French Polynesia in October
With 32°C, French Polynesia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°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 October in French Polynesia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October 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 October in French Polynesia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October 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 October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in French Polynesia.
Daily UV Index in October in French Polynesia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in French Polynesia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in French Polynesia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in French Polynesia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October 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 October for French Polynesia
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in French Polynesia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in French Polynesia by Month
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