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Best time to visit Tahiti: month by month
Short answer
May to October is the dry season and the best time, with highs of about 26–28°C, lower humidity and trade winds. November to April is warmer (28–29°C) and wetter, with fewer visitors and lower rates but a small cyclone risk. The data show frequent rain all year, so expect tropical showers in any month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 24°C | 30 | low |
| Feb | 28°C | 24°C | 27 | low |
| Mar | 29°C | 25°C | 28 | low |
| Apr | 28°C | 24°C | 28 | medium |
| May | 28°C | 24°C | 23 | medium |
| Jun | 27°C | 24°C | 24 | high |
| Jul | 27°C | 22°C | 24 | very high |
| Aug | 26°C | 22°C | 24 | very high |
| Sep | 27°C | 22°C | 27 | high |
| Oct | 27°C | 23°C | 28 | high |
| Nov | 28°C | 23°C | 28 | medium |
| Dec | 28°C | 24°C | 30 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Highs of 27–28°C and lows of 22–23°C; the dry season ends and showers increase towards November.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
The warm, wet season, with highs of about 28°C, lows of 24°C and the most rainy days of the year; heavy downpours and a small cyclone risk.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Highs of 28–29°C and lows of 24–25°C; still wet in March and April, drying out in May.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
The dry season, with highs of 26–27°C, lows of about 22°C and the fewest rainy days; the Heiva festival in July and the biggest surf at Teahupo'o.
Events worth planning around
- Heiva i Tahiti, with traditional dance and singing competitions in Papeete — July
When to avoid
If you want lower prices and fewer visitors, avoid July and August. If you want dry weather, avoid December to March, the wettest months, which also carry a small cyclone risk.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Tahiti?
May, June or September, in the dry season, with highs of about 27–28°C and fewer crowds than July and August.
When is the rainy season in Tahiti?
From about November to April, with heavy tropical showers and a small cyclone risk.
When is the Heiva festival?
In July in Papeete, with dance and singing competitions.