The month in detail
What to expect in September
September is peak dry season in French Polynesia. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
September ranks 2 out of 12 months in French Polynesia.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
22°
Sea
26°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.9h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 17
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Is September the right month?
The best month in French Polynesia is August (8.4/10), 0.2 pt higher than September.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · French Polynesia
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 49%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is French Polynesia ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
French PolynesiaTropical climate with a 8.4 → 4.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
17.53°S · 149.57°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit French Polynesia?
August is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 5.8h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days. The months of August & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does French Polynesia get in August?
French Polynesia averages 5.8 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in French Polynesia?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in French Polynesia in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is French Polynesia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), French Polynesia scores 4.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.9/10.
When should you avoid French Polynesia?
February is the most difficult month to visit French Polynesia, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in French Polynesia in September?
In September, the sea averages 26°C in French Polynesia: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in French Polynesia in September?
The average UV index reaches 8 in September in French Polynesia (very high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Protection essential.