Climate Insights for Faaa

The climate in Faaa is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2246mm of precipitation falls per year. Faaa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Faaa is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Faaa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Faaa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2246mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 187mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 329mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 88mm. That's 241mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Faaa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Faaa, which began on September 23, 2026. Faaa is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in March at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 24°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Faaa is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 88mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while September is the coldest period with lows dropping to 24°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Faaa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.