Society Islands, French Polynesia
Raiatea cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Raiatea in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 83°Fwarmest average high (March)
- 79°Fcoolest average high (October)
- 53%fewest rain days (July)
- 92%most rain days (January)
Weather in Raiatea right now
Weather in Raiatea by month
Average highs run from 79°F (26°C) in October to 83°F (28°C) in March. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in January. 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 / 75°F27 / 24°C | 92% | 15 mph24 km/h | 84°F29°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| February | 82 / 76°F28 / 24°C | 89% | 15 mph24 km/h | 84°F29°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| March | 83 / 77°F28 / 25°C | 77% | 12 mph20 km/h | 85°F29°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| April | 82 / 76°F28 / 24°C | 89% | 14 mph22 km/h | 85°F29°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| May | 82 / 77°F28 / 25°C | 65% | 14 mph22 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| June | 81 / 76°F27 / 24°C | 55% | 15 mph24 km/h | 82°F28°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| July | 80 / 75°F27 / 24°C | 53% | 15 mph25 km/h | 81°F27°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| August | 80 / 74°F27 / 23°C | 56% | 16 mph25 km/h | 81°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| September | 80 / 74°F27 / 24°C | 82% | 15 mph25 km/h | 81°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 79 / 74°F26 / 23°C | 80% | 15 mph24 km/h | 81°F27°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 80 / 74°F26 / 24°C | 80% | 14 mph23 km/h | 82°F28°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| December | 81 / 75°F27 / 24°C | 86% | 15 mph24 km/h | 82°F28°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Raiatea
10 ships from 9 cruise lines are scheduled here, 22 visits in total. The next 15:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 112026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Fri, Oct 162026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Honolulu |
| Mon, Oct 192026 | Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean | Calls | 18 nights from Honolulu |
| Tue, Oct 202026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from Papeete |
| Wed, Oct 212026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 12 nights from Lautoka |
| Sun, Oct 252026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Mon, Oct 262026 | Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 12 nights from Papeete |
| Tue, Oct 272026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Fri, Oct 302026 | NoordamHolland America Line | Calls | 34 nights from Seattle |
| Sun, Nov 12026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Papeete |
| Wed, Nov 42026 | Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Papeete |
| Thu, Nov 52026 | ZaandamHolland America Line | Calls | 35 nights from San Diego |
| Sat, Nov 72026 | Star BreezeWindstar Cruises | Calls | 18 nights from Papeete |
| Mon, Nov 92026 | Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises | Calls | 7 nights from Papeete |
Ships that visit Raiatea
- Silver WhisperSilversea Cruises
- Star BreezeWindstar Cruises
- Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line
- Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises
- AIDAsolAIDA Cruises
- NoordamHolland America Line
- ZaandamHolland America Line
- Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises
- AmadeaPhoenix Reisen
- Anthem of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
Nearby cruise ports
- TahaaSociety Islands, French Polynesia
- Bora BoraSociety Islands, French Polynesia
- HuahineSociety Islands, French Polynesia
- MooreaSociety Islands, French Polynesia
- PapeeteTahiti, French Polynesia
- RangiroaTuamotus, French Polynesia
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.