August · French Polynesia
Best time to visit Tahiti in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tahiti in August
Average temperature 25°C, 92 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 92 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Tahiti scores 8.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 25°C, 92 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tahiti is French Polynesia's volcanic heart-Papeete markets, black-sand surf beaches, and lagoon hops toward Moorea. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
August holds up well in Tahiti — 6th best month
With 25°C (77°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 92 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tahiti in August?
- In August, Tahiti averages 25°C, 92 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Tahiti?
- August earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tahiti in August?
- Expect about 92 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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