Papeete weather in December
December in Papeete: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Papeete · #311 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Papeete climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 332 mm / 13.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 22 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Papeete in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Papeete?
- December in Papeete: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Papeete on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Papeete in December?
- In December, Papeete averages a daily high of 27.9°C and a low of 25.9°C, with about 331.9 mm of rain over roughly 24.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Papeete in December?
- Papeete has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in December.