Climate Insights for Rikitea

The climate in Rikitea is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1536mm of precipitation falls per year. Rikitea receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rikitea 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, February, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Rikitea has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Rikitea is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1536mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 128mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 171mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 79mm. That's 92mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Rikitea is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 19km/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 24km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Rikitea, which began on September 23, 2026. Rikitea 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 August near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Rikitea is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 81mm 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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rikitea 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.