December · French Polynesia
Best time to visit Moorea in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Moorea in December
Average temperature 27°C, 233 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 233 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Moorea scores 7.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 233 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Moorea rises from a lagoon a short ferry ride from Tahiti, with two deep bays and a coral reef around its shore.
December in Moorea — reliably good (11th best month)
Days in December average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 233 mm, but with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Moorea — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Moorea in December?
- In December, Moorea averages 27°C, 233 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Moorea?
- December earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Moorea in December?
- Expect about 233 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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