Marquesas, French Polynesia
Fatu Hiva cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Fatu Hiva in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 82°Fwarmest average high (April)
- 80°Fcoolest average high (August)
- 28%fewest rain days (January)
- 44%most rain days (September)
Weather in Fatu Hiva right now
Weather in Fatu Hiva by month
Average highs run from 80°F (26°C) in August to 82°F (28°C) in April. Rain falls on the fewest days in January and the most in September. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81 / 78°F27 / 26°C | 28% | 19 mph31 km/h | 83°F28°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 81 / 78°F27 / 26°C | 40% | 18 mph30 km/h | 83°F28°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| March | 82 / 79°F28 / 26°C | 38% | 17 mph27 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| April | 82 / 79°F28 / 26°C | 38% | 18 mph29 km/h | 84°F29°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| May | 82 / 79°F28 / 26°C | 43% | 20 mph32 km/h | 84°F29°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| June | 81 / 78°F27 / 26°C | 32% | 20 mph33 km/h | 83°F28°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| July | 80 / 78°F27 / 25°C | 28% | 21 mph35 km/h | 82°F28°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| August | 80 / 77°F26 / 25°C | 42% | 21 mph34 km/h | 82°F28°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| September | 80 / 77°F26 / 25°C | 44% | 21 mph34 km/h | 81°F27°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| October | 80 / 77°F27 / 25°C | 35% | 20 mph32 km/h | 82°F28°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| November | 80 / 78°F27 / 25°C | 39% | 18 mph29 km/h | 82°F28°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| December | 81 / 78°F27 / 26°C | 40% | 20 mph32 km/h | 82°F28°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Fatu Hiva
3 ships from 3 cruise lines are scheduled here, 5 visits in total. The next 5:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 112026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Tue, Oct 272026 | Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Sun, Nov 82026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Sun, Nov 152026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Calls | 18 nights from Papeete |
| Sun, Dec 62026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
Ships that visit Fatu Hiva
Nearby cruise ports
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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.