Marquesas, French Polynesia
Nuku Hiva cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Nuku Hiva in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 84°Fwarmest average high (April)
- 81°Fcoolest average high (October)
- 81%fewest rain days (October)
- 95%most rain days (September)
Weather in Nuku Hiva right now
Weather in Nuku Hiva by month
Average highs run from 81°F (27°C) in October to 84°F (29°C) in April. Rain falls on the fewest days in October 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 | 83 / 76°F28 / 24°C | 83% | 12 mph19 km/h | 83°F28°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 84 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 91% | 11 mph18 km/h | 83°F29°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| March | 84 / 76°F29 / 25°C | 87% | 9 mph15 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 84 / 77°F29 / 25°C | 95% | 10 mph17 km/h | 85°F29°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| May | 83 / 76°F29 / 25°C | 88% | 11 mph18 km/h | 84°F29°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| June | 82 / 76°F28 / 24°C | 83% | 11 mph18 km/h | 84°F29°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| July | 82 / 75°F28 / 24°C | 88% | 12 mph20 km/h | 82°F28°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| August | 81 / 74°F27 / 24°C | 90% | 12 mph19 km/h | 82°F28°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| September | 81 / 74°F27 / 24°C | 95% | 12 mph19 km/h | 82°F28°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| October | 81 / 74°F27 / 24°C | 81% | 11 mph19 km/h | 82°F28°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| November | 82 / 75°F28 / 24°C | 81% | 11 mph18 km/h | 83°F28°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| December | 83 / 75°F28 / 24°C | 92% | 12 mph20 km/h | 82°F28°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Nuku Hiva
6 ships from 5 cruise lines are scheduled here, 9 visits in total. The next 9:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Fri, Oct 302026 | Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Mon, Nov 92026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Tue, Nov 102026 | ZaandamHolland America Line | Calls | 35 nights from San Diego |
| Tue, Nov 172026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Calls | 18 nights from Papeete |
| Sun, Nov 222026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Mon, Dec 72026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Tue, Jan 262027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
| Sat, Mar 132027 | AmadeaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 168 nights from Hamburg |
Ships that visit Nuku Hiva
- Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises
- ZaandamHolland America Line
- Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises
- AmadeaPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Star BreezeWindstar Cruises
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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.