Climate in Tahiti

Known for its gorgeous weather, Tahiti is considered to be among the hottest vacation destinations on the planet. Aside from the stunning natural beauty found here, one of the main reasons why this island paradise is a tourist favorite is because it is bathed in sunshine for more than 2,500 hours a year. Immortalized in the works of painter Paul Gauguin and author Robert Louis Stevenson, Tahiti is thought by many to be a piece of heaven on earth.

Enjoying a warm tropical climate most of the year, Tahiti has two main seasons, a wet season that lasts from November through to April and a dry season that runs from May to October. Hot and humid from November to April, summers in Tahiti can get quite wet, as the weather stays muggy with plenty of cloud cover. Storms are frequent around this time, but they are quite unpredictable and often come in short spurts. Tahiti receives most of its rainfall during these months, so avoid coming here at this time, especially if you want to spend time relaxing or sunbathing on the beach. The average temperature is around 29oC, with the hottest months being February and March.

January to April is hurricane season so watch out. An ever present danger, hurricanes are common in the region. However, thankfully not much damage has occurred from them.

The remainder of the year tends to be cooler and much drier with plenty of sunshine. Southeasterly trade winds blow from May to August, keeping the weather a balmy 26oC. Rain is rare around this time, with little difference between day and night temperatures. The month of July is said to have the most ideal weather conditions, but do keep in mind that it is peak tourist season time, so be prepared for plenty of crowds. Also a lot of Tahitian holidays and festivals occur around this time, so you will find plenty of people out and about. The prefect time for scuba diving or kicking back and sunbathing, the summer months are a great time to visit Tahiti.

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