French Polynesia · SummerMonth summary
French Polynesia weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
66% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit French Polynesia in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: French Polynesia in July: 27°C and 10.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
French Polynesia in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Summer in French Polynesia brings pleasant temperatures (27°C) and long sunny days (10.0h of sunshine). With 66% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 24°C | 28°C | 91% | 15.8 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 25°C | 29°C | 93% | 15.7 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 25°C | 29°C | 91% | 8.5 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 25°C | 29°C | 88% | 9.0 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 28°C | 70% | 4.6 | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 27°C | 75% | 6.0 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 23°C | 27°C | 66% | 5.1 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 23°C | 27°C | 65% | 4.7 | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 23°C | 27°C | 78% | 5.9 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 23°C | 27°C | 78% | 7.8 | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 24°C | 28°C | 88% | 11.5 | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 24°C | 28°C | 94% | 14.8 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, French Polynesia averages 27°C, 66% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
July vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — French Polynesia in July
Is July a good time to visit French Polynesia?
July is an acceptable time for French Polynesia (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in French Polynesia in July?
Yes, 66% of days see rain in July. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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