Climate Insights for Paea

Paea, Îles du Vent, French Polynesia

Hottest
March
27°C peak
Coldest
September
24°C low
Wettest
January
310mm rain
Best to Visit
August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Paea is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1981mm of precipitation falls per year. Paea receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Paea 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.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Feb Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Mar Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° May Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jun Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Jul Max: 25° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° Sep Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° Oct Max: 25° Average: 25° Min: 24° Nov Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Dec Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Paea 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 27°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 310mm Feb Precipitation: 254mm Mar Precipitation: 159mm Apr Precipitation: 159mm May Precipitation: 107mm Jun Precipitation: 106mm Jul Precipitation: 100mm Aug Precipitation: 74mm Sep Precipitation: 99mm Oct Precipitation: 146mm Nov Precipitation: 200mm Dec Precipitation: 265mm
Precipitation

Paea is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1981mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 165mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 310mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 74mm. That's 236mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 28km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 27km/h Jun Wind Speed: 29km/h Jul Wind Speed: 31km/h Aug Wind Speed: 30km/h Sep Wind Speed: 30km/h Oct Wind Speed: 28km/h Nov Wind Speed: 28km/h Dec Wind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed

Paea is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 24km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/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 30km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Paea, which began on March 20, 2026. Paea 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. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 445mm across the season with a monthly average of 148mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 830mm across the season with a monthly average of 277mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 425mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 280mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 27°
Apr 26°
May 26°
Jun 25°
Jul 25°
Aug 24°
Sep 24°
Oct 25°
Nov 25°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Paea is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paea 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
27 °C
27 km/h
310 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
27 °C
28 km/h
254 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
27 °C
27 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
26 °C
29 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
25 °C
31 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
25 °C
30 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
25 °C
30 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
25 °C
28 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
26 °C
28 km/h
200 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
265 mm
0 cm
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