French Polynesia · AutumnMonth summary
French Polynesia weather in November
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
88% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit French Polynesia in November?
✅ 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 November: 82°F and 11.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
French Polynesia in November by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in November
Autumn in French Polynesia is often underrated: 28°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 88% 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 75°F | 82°F | 91% | 0.6in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 77°F | 84°F | 93% | 0.6in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 77°F | 84°F | 91% | 0.3in | 11.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 77°F | 84°F | 88% | 0.4in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 82°F | 70% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 75°F | 81°F | 75% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 73°F | 81°F | 66% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 73°F | 81°F | 65% | 0.2in | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 73°F | 81°F | 78% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 73°F | 81°F | 78% | 0.3in | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 75°F | 82°F | 88% | 0.5in | 11.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 75°F | 82°F | 94% | 0.6in | 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 November, French Polynesia averages 82°F, 88% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
November vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — French Polynesia in November
Is November a good time to visit French Polynesia?
November is an acceptable time for French Polynesia (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in French Polynesia in November?
Yes, 88% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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