Leeward Islands

Island Group · Society Islands, 🇵🇫 French Polynesia

Area 400 km²

Time zone Pacific/Tahiti

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair

26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 24°–27°
26° at night
22 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 25°–27°
26° at night
20 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 25°–28°
26° at night
21 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Fair

27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 25°–28°
26° at night
19 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good

26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 24°–27°
26° at night
15 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

26° · extremes 24°–27°
25° at night
12 rainy days
16 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

25° · extremes 23°–26°
24° at night
10 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 23°–26°
24° at night
10 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 23°–26°
24° at night
10 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Good

25° · extremes 23°–26°
24° at night
14 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Good

26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 24°–27°
25° at night
17 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Fair

26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 24°–27°
25° at night
23 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: CFP Franc XPF F · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type E
230 V · 60 Hz

Languages: French
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +689

Tours & Activities

Related destinations

Society Islands

Other Destinations

Windward Islands

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