What’s the climate like in Raiatea?
The current climate of Raiatea features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Raiatea in recent years was 33°C in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in August 2022.
On average, Raiatea receives 1719 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Raiatea?
The best time to visit Raiatea for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Raiatea. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Raiatea
The climate table of Raiatea shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 243 | 242 | 159 | 133 | 105 | 92 | 73 | 79 | 78 | 126 | 176 | 213 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in February, March, April and December
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in October
- Precipitation: 1719 mm per year, averaging 143 mm per month
- Driest months: 73 mm in July, 78 mm in September and 79 mm in August
- Wettest months: 243 mm in January, 242 mm in February and 213 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Raiatea
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Raiatea, French Polynesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Raiatea
This graph shows how much precipitation Raiatea, French Polynesia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Raiatea
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Raiatea, French Polynesia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Raiatea
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Raiatea, French Polynesia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Raiatea
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Raiatea, French Polynesia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Raiatea by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Raiatea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
