French Polynesia weather in October 2025

Q: How hot is it in French Polynesia in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 24°C in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in October, falling to 17°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in French Polynesia in October?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in October - that's 60% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around French Polynesia in October?

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in October is 27°C.

Q: Does it rain in French Polynesia in October?

There are usually 5 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in October and the average monthly rainfall is 93mm.

Expect 24°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in French Polynesia in October. Check more long-term weather averages for French Polynesia in October before you book your next holiday to French Polynesia in 2025/2026.

24
24°C max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
5
5 days with some rainfall
17
17°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
93
93 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
27
27°C sea temperature

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The October weather guide for French Polynesia (Papeete, Tahiti) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in French Polynesia in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 24°C in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in October, falling to 17°C at night.

How sunny is it in French Polynesia in October?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in October - that's 60% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around French Polynesia in October?

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in October is 27°C.

Does it rain in French Polynesia in October?

There are usually 5 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in October and the average monthly rainfall is 93mm.

French Polynesia October sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for French Polynesia in October 2025. Select a month to view French Polynesia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The French Polynesia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Papeete, Tahiti.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st October 2025	05:40	17:56
Thursday, 16th October 2025	05:29	17:59
Friday, 31st October 2025	05:20	18:04

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French Polynesia - quick facts
Time difference	UK -9 to -10 hours
Language(s)	French, Tahitian
Currency	CFP Franc
Electricity	C + E plug (220V)
Driving side	Right
Why visit?	Beaches Nature
Tourist info	Tahiti Tourism