Moorea · WinterMonth summary
Moorea weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
75% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Moorea 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.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Moorea. August remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Moorea in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Moorea enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 75% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 77°F | 82°F | 78% | 0.4in | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 77°F | 82°F | 76% | 0.4in | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 77°F | 82°F | 72% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 77°F | 82°F | 69% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 77°F | 82°F | 47% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 75°F | 81°F | 51% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 79°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 73°F | 79°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 73°F | 79°F | 46% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 81°F | 54% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 81°F | 69% | 0.3in | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 75°F | 82°F | 75% | 0.4in | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
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, Moorea averages 82°F, 75% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -33%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Moorea in December
Is December a good time to visit Moorea?
December is an acceptable time for Moorea (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Moorea in December?
Yes, 75% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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