Tahiti, French Polynesia
Papeete cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Papeete in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 85°Fwarmest average high (March)
- 81°Fcoolest average high (August)
- 69%fewest rain days (July)
- 97%most rain days (December)
Weather in Papeete right now
Weather in Papeete by month
Average highs run from 81°F (27°C) in August to 85°F (30°C) in March. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in December. 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 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 95% | 10 mph16 km/h | 83°F29°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| February | 85 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 94% | 10 mph16 km/h | 84°F29°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| March | 85 / 76°F30 / 25°C | 94% | 9 mph14 km/h | 85°F29°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 84 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 94% | 9 mph15 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| May | 83 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 74% | 9 mph15 km/h | 83°F29°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| June | 82 / 73°F28 / 23°C | 80% | 10 mph16 km/h | 82°F28°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| July | 81 / 72°F27 / 22°C | 69% | 9 mph15 km/h | 81°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| August | 81 / 71°F27 / 22°C | 72% | 9 mph15 km/h | 80°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| September | 81 / 72°F27 / 22°C | 91% | 10 mph16 km/h | 80°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 81 / 73°F27 / 23°C | 84% | 9 mph14 km/h | 81°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| November | 83 / 74°F28 / 23°C | 89% | 9 mph14 km/h | 82°F28°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| December | 84 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 97% | 10 mph16 km/h | 83°F28°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 5 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Papeete
15 ships from 12 cruise lines are scheduled here, 51 visits in total. The next 15:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 102026 | Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises | Ends here | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Wed, Oct 142026 | Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises | Departs | 10 nights from Papeete |
| Thu, Oct 152026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Ends here | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Thu, Oct 152026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Departs | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Sat, Oct 172026 | Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Calls | 18 nights from Honolulu |
| Sun, Oct 182026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Ends here | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Sun, Oct 182026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Departs | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Mon, Oct 192026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Ends here | 14 nights from Honolulu |
| Mon, Oct 192026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Departs | 10 nights from Papeete |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Ends here | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Departs | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Sat, Oct 242026 | Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line | Ends here | 12 nights from Lautoka |
| Sat, Oct 242026 | Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line | Departs | 12 nights from Papeete |
| Sat, Oct 242026 | Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises | Ends here | 10 nights from Papeete |
| Sat, Oct 242026 | Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises | Departs | 14 nights from Papeete |
Ships that visit Papeete
- Star BreezeWindstar Cruises
- Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises
- Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises
- Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line
- Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises
- AIDAsolAIDA Cruises
- Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises
- NoordamHolland America Line
- ZaandamHolland America Line
- AmadeaPhoenix Reisen
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
- Crown PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- Viking SkyViking
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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.