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Tahiti in December
what's the weather like?

Tahiti in December: solid, though August remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -17.53°N 149.57°W
28°CMax temperature
94%Rainy days
11.2hSunshine / day

Tahiti weather in December

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
94% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.4/10)

Should you visit Tahiti in December?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : █████████░ 94%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.2h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.0/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.

Tahiti in December by trip type

What to expect in December

🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Even in winter, Tahiti enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 94% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Tahiti

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January24°C28°C91%15.811.1h7.0/10
🌦️ February25°C29°C93%15.711.5h7.0/10
🌦️ March25°C29°C91%8.511.7h7.0/10
🌦️ April25°C29°C88%9.010.8h7.0/10
⛅ May24°C28°C70%4.610.5h7.3/10
⛅ June24°C27°C75%6.010.1h7.1/10
⛅ July23°C27°C66%5.110.4h7.3/10
⛅ August23°C27°C65%4.711.0h7.4/10
⛅ September23°C27°C78%5.911.7h7.2/10
⛅ October23°C27°C78%7.811.9h7.2/10
🌦️ November24°C28°C88%11.512.0h7.1/10
🌦️ December24°C28°C94%14.811.2h7.0/10
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 December, Tahiti averages 28°C, 94% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

December vs August (best month)

The best month is August (score 7.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — Tahiti in December

Is December a good time to visit Tahiti?
December is an acceptable time for Tahiti (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Tahiti in December?
Yes, 94% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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