Month guide · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Tahiti in December
What December 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
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Hot and wet, but Christmas and New Year bring families home and flights fill up.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in December
December is the 7th-warmest month in Tahiti: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with November (30°C (86°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 05:18
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Early wet season (November–December). Showers become more frequent and humidity rises; holiday flights are busy around Christmas.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Tahiti, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Tahiti Iti
Teahupo'o
The road ends at this village on Tahiti Iti, beside a reef pass where one of the world's heaviest waves breaks over shallow coral.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Active
Beach · Arue and Mahina
Point Venus
Visit in the late afternoon when the sand has cooled, and bring water shoes because the black sand can be scorching.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Kids
Nature · Tiarei
Faarumai Waterfalls
On the north-east coast near Tiarei, a short walk through a damp tropical forest leads to Vaimahutu, a tall waterfall dropping down a basalt cliff, with two more falls on a longer track.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Tiarei
Arahoho Blowhole
Stay behind the barriers: the spray reaches the road, and the rocks are slippery.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tahiti.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C (86°F), lows near 23°C (73°F) and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Tahiti?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Tahiti in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Tahiti in December?
At about 18:29 local time in mid-December, with sunrise at about 05:18: roughly 13.2 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tahiti in December?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tahiti in December?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.