Makatea

Island · Tuamotu Archipelago, 🇫🇷 France

Area 28 km²

Time zone Pacific/Tahiti

Makatea

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Fair

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 25°–28°
27° at night
22 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 February

Fair

28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 26°–29°
27° at night
19 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 13 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 26°–29°
27° at night
20 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Fair

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 26°–29°
27° at night
17 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 26°–28°
27° at night
14 rainy days
20 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

Good

27° · extremes 25°–28°
26° at night
11 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

26° · extremes 24°–27°
25° at night
10 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great

26° · extremes 24°–27°
25° at night
8 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great

26° · extremes 24°–27°
25° at night
9 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
27°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Good

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

Typical weather in November

Fair

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

Typical weather in December

Fair

27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 25°–28°
26° at night
22 rainy days
16 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: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: French
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +33

Tours & Activities

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