SeasonMapFrench Polynesia in December
December is French Polynesia's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 3 destinations average 66/100, led by Moorea at 68 — 26°C and 21 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 33°C and scores 65.
#12 of 12 months for French Polynesia · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in French Polynesia in December
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorea | Island | 26°C | 302 mm · 21 days | 68 tier C | — |
| 2 | Bora Bora | Island | 27°C | 320 mm · 27 days | 65 tier C | — |
| 3 | Papeete | Island | 33°C | 332 mm · 24 days | 65 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in French Polynesia in December
- Christmas and New Year peak · Bora Bora · 18 Dec – 6 Jan