Swimming in French Polynesia in december 2024 Sea temperature by city in december

Do you want to go to the beach in French Polynesia in december 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in december in French Polynesia by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in French Polynesia in december 2024

Here, find the average sea temperature in French Polynesia in december in several coastal cities.

Windward Islands in december

on average:

83°F

min: 80°F / max: 86°F

on average:

83°F

min: 80°F / max: 86°F

Tetiaroa

on average:

83°F

min: 80°F / max: 86°F

Leeward Islands in december

on average:

84°F

min: 80°F / max: 87°F

on average:

84°F

min: 80°F / max: 87°F

Maupiti

on average:

83°F

min: 80°F / max: 87°F

Raiatea

on average:

84°F

min: 80°F / max: 87°F

Tahaa

on average:

83°F

min: 80°F / max: 87°F

Marquesas Islands in december

on average:

83°F

min: 80°F / max: 85°F

Fatu Hiva

on average:

82°F

min: 80°F / max: 85°F

Gambier Islands in december

on average:

79°F

min: 76°F / max: 82°F

Austral Islands in december

on average:

80°F

min: 77°F / max: 83°F

Where should you go swimming in French Polynesia in the month of december?

Swimming in French Polynesia in december is ideal (in the best case scenario)

In december in French Polynesia swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

In december in Papeete, Tahiti, Vaitape, Bora Bora, Faanui, Hiva Oa (Marquesas Islands), Moorea, Nūnu'e, Faaa, Huahine, Paea, Rurutu, Taunoa, Faaone, Fatu Hiva, Haapupuni, Hitia'a, Mahaena, Mahina, Mataiea, Maupiti, Papara, Papeari, Papenoo, Pirae, Pueu, Raiatea, Tahaa, Taravao, Tautira, Teahupoo, Tepati, Tetiaroa, To'ahotu, Vairao and Punaauia, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 86°F and an average of 83°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Rikitea, swimming is pleasant in december. The sea water is 79°F on average (min: 76°F/max: 82°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in december

Papeete

December
Average sea temperature 83°F
Minimum sea temperature 81°F
Maximum sea temperature 86°F
Average outside temperature 81°F
Maximum outside temperature 83°F
Minimum outside temperature 81°F
Precipitation 17.8in
Number of days of precipitation 20 jour(s)
(63%)
Cloud cover 45%
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More information on swimming in Papeete in december

Tahiti

December
Average sea temperature 83°F
Minimum sea temperature 80°F
Maximum sea temperature 86°F
Average outside temperature 81°F
Maximum outside temperature 83°F
Minimum outside temperature 81°F
Precipitation 17.8in
Number of days of precipitation 20 jour(s)
(63%)
Cloud cover 45%
Our opinion ideal swimming

More information on swimming in Tahiti in december

Vaitape

December
Average sea temperature 83°F
Minimum sea temperature 80°F
Maximum sea temperature 87°F
Average outside temperature 83°F
Maximum outside temperature 83°F
Minimum outside temperature 83°F
Precipitation 13.1in
Number of days of precipitation 17 jour(s)
(56%)
Cloud cover 42%
Our opinion ideal swimming

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Bora Bora

December
Average sea temperature 84°F
Minimum sea temperature 80°F
Maximum sea temperature 87°F
Average outside temperature 83°F
Maximum outside temperature 83°F
Minimum outside temperature 83°F
Precipitation 13.1in
Number of days of precipitation 17 jour(s)
(56%)
Cloud cover 42%
Our opinion ideal swimming

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Faanui

December
Average sea temperature 84°F
Minimum sea temperature 81°F
Maximum sea temperature 87°F
Average outside temperature 83°F
Maximum outside temperature 83°F
Minimum outside temperature 83°F
Precipitation 13.1in
Number of days of precipitation 17 jour(s)
(56%)
Cloud cover 42%
Our opinion ideal swimming

More information on swimming in Faanui in december

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