The month in detail
What to expect in January
Summer in Tahiti brings pleasant temperatures (82°F) and long sunny days (5.3h of sunshine). With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Tahiti.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Sea
29°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.9h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 11
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Tahiti is August (8.3/10), 3.2 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
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
💶CurrencyFranc CFP (F)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 84°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 81°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 49%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Tahiti ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
French PolynesiaTropical climate with a 8.3 → 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 Tahiti?
August is the best month with 81°F highs, 73°F lows, 6.2h of sunshine and 17.0% rainy days. The months of August & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Tahiti get in August?
Tahiti averages 6.2 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Tahiti?
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 Tahiti in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 73°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is Tahiti good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Tahiti scores 4.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Tahiti?
February is the most difficult month to visit Tahiti, 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 Tahiti in January?
In January, the sea averages 84°F in Tahiti: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Tahiti in January?
The average UV index reaches 8 in January in Tahiti (very high), with about 12.9h of daylight. Protection essential.