Tahiti · AutumnMonth summary
Tahiti weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
78% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tahiti in October?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in October (7.2/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Tahiti in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Winter swell — more powerful waves, ideal for experienced surfers Autumn in Tahiti is often underrated: 27°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 78% 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.
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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 | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 25°C | 29°C | 93% | 15.7 | 11.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 25°C | 29°C | 91% | 8.5 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 25°C | 29°C | 88% | 9.0 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 28°C | 70% | 4.6 | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 27°C | 75% | 6.0 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 23°C | 27°C | 66% | 5.1 | 10.4h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ August | 23°C | 27°C | 65% | 4.7 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 23°C | 27°C | 78% | 5.9 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 23°C | 27°C | 78% | 7.8 | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 24°C | 28°C | 88% | 11.5 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 24°C | 28°C | 94% | 14.8 | 11.2h | 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 October, Tahiti averages 27°C, 78% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
October vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tahiti in October
Is October a good time to visit Tahiti?
October is an acceptable time for Tahiti (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Tahiti in October?
Yes, 78% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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