French Polynesia in December

December is one of French Polynesia's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 4 destinations average 68/100, led by Moorea at 71 — 31°C and 22 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 36°C and scores 67.

#11 of 12 months for French Polynesia · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇵🇫 French Polynesia, month by month

68/100 in December
  1. 66Jan
  2. 71Feb
  3. 78Mar
  4. 77Apr
  5. 82May
  6. 80Jun
  7. 83Jul
  8. 86Aug
  9. 86Sep
  10. 80Oct
  11. 73Nov
  12. 68Dec

Where in French Polynesia in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1MooreaIsland31°C270 mm · 22 days71 tier B—
2Bora BoraIsland27°C298 mm · 25 days68 tier C—
3PapeeteIsland36°C294 mm · 24 days67 tier C—
4Teahupo'oBeach28°C425 mm · 29 days66 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

Peak crowds at 1 of French Polynesia's 3 well-known places this month.

Better months for French Polynesia

August · 86/100September · 86/100July · 83/100Weakest: January · 66/100
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