Month guide · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Tahiti in August
What August is really like in Tahiti: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Musée de Tahiti et des Îles, Tahiti · Photo: Wmpearl, CC0
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Tahiti. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and busy with European holidaymakers; big southern swells hit Teahupo'o and humpback whales begin to arrive.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
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Weather in August
August is the coolest month in Tahiti: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:17
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 17:48
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Transition (April). Rain eases and the sea is at its warmest; a good month for value before the dry-season rush.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Pro surfing competition at Teahupo'o (most years, usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Punaauia
Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Reopened after a major renovation, French Polynesia's main museum, also known as Te Fare Iamanaha, covers the geology, navigation, religion and daily life of the five archipelagos.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Nature · Tahiti Iti
Teahupo'o
Book a boat trip with a local operator for a safe viewing spot in the channel; from the shore the wave is a distant line of white water.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Active
Viewpoint · Tiarei
Arahoho Blowhole
On the coast road near Tiarei, waves rush into lava tubes and burst out of a blowhole with a loud whoosh, especially in a heavy swell.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Garden · Papara and the south coast
Vaipahi Water Gardens
Walk the upper loop for a view over the lagoon, and combine the gardens with lunch on the south coast.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tahiti.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C (82°F), lows near 20°C (68°F) and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tahiti?
One of the best months to visit Tahiti, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–July and September–October. Compare every month.
Tahiti in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Tahiti in August?
At about 17:48 local time in mid-August, with sunrise at about 06:17: roughly 11.5 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tahiti in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tahiti in August?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.