December · French Polynesia
Best time to visit Tahiti in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tahiti in December
Average temperature 27°C, 231 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% 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
- 231 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Tahiti scores 7.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 231 mm of rain, and roughly 30 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.
December holds up well in Tahiti — 11th best month
Days in December average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 81% — 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 231 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 Tahiti — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tahiti in December?
- In December, Tahiti averages 27°C, 231 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 Tahiti?
- 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 Tahiti in December?
- Expect about 231 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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