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Marquesas, French Polynesia

Atuona (Hiva Oa) cruise weather by month

What to expect when your ship is in Atuona (Hiva Oa) in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.

Weather in Atuona (Hiva Oa) by month

Average highs run from 82°F (28°C) in October to 86°F (30°C) in May. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in February. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.

Typical conditions, 2022–2025 climate record (ECMWF). Rain days are days with at least 1 mm of rain or melted snow. These are averages, not a forecast.
MonthHigh / lowRain daysWindSea tempTypical seas
January84 / 76°F29 / 25°C83%13 mph21 km/h83°F28°C5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 5 ft
February85 / 76°F29 / 25°C92%12 mph19 km/h83°F28°C4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 5 ft
March85 / 77°F30 / 25°C86%11 mph17 km/h84°F29°C4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft
April85 / 78°F30 / 25°C87%11 mph18 km/h84°F29°C5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft
May86 / 78°F30 / 25°C49%11 mph18 km/h84°F29°C5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft
June84 / 77°F29 / 25°C53%12 mph19 km/h83°F28°C5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft
July84 / 76°F29 / 24°C38%12 mph20 km/h82°F28°C5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft
August84 / 75°F29 / 24°C49%12 mph20 km/h81°F27°C5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft
September84 / 75°F29 / 24°C51%12 mph20 km/h81°F27°C5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft
October82 / 75°F28 / 24°C81%13 mph21 km/h82°F28°C5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft
November83 / 76°F28 / 24°C76%11 mph18 km/h82°F28°C4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 5 ft
December83 / 76°F29 / 24°C87%12 mph20 km/h82°F28°C5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 5 ft

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Upcoming cruises in Atuona (Hiva Oa)

2 ships from 2 cruise lines are scheduled here, 2 visits in total. The next 2:

DateShipStopSailing
Wed, Oct 282026Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin CruisesCalls14 nights from Papeete
Mon, Nov 162026Star BreezeWindstar CruisesCalls18 nights from Papeete

Ships that visit Atuona (Hiva Oa)

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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.