Climate Insights for Moerai

Rurutu, Îles Australes, French Polynesia

Hottest
March
27°C peak
Coldest
August
22°C low
Wettest
February
285mm rain
Best to Visit
August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Moerai is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1984mm of precipitation falls per year. Moerai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Moerai 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, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Feb Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Mar Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Apr Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° May Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° Jun Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 23° Jul Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 22° Aug Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 22° Sep Max: 23° Average: 22° Min: 22° Oct Max: 23° Average: 23° Min: 22° Nov Max: 24° Average: 24° Min: 23° Dec Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min

Moerai has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°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 22°C and an average of 22°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 204mm Feb Precipitation: 285mm Mar Precipitation: 234mm Apr Precipitation: 205mm May Precipitation: 125mm Jun Precipitation: 110mm Jul Precipitation: 130mm Aug Precipitation: 90mm Sep Precipitation: 46mm Oct Precipitation: 144mm Nov Precipitation: 182mm Dec Precipitation: 227mm
Precipitation

Moerai is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1984mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 165mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 285mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 46mm. That's 238mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Moerai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Moerai, which began on June 21, 2026. Moerai 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 22°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 372mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 716mm across the season with a monthly average of 239mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 565mm across the season with a monthly average of 188mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 331mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 26°
Apr 25°
May 24°
Jun 23°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 22°
Oct 23°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Moerai 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 68mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Moerai 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
26 °C
6 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
285 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
234 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
205 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
227 mm
0 cm
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