Month guide · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Tahiti in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Hot and wet with lower prices; rivers and waterfalls are at their fullest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in February
February is the 2nd-warmest month in Tahiti: days average 31°C (88°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 28 days. Compared with January (31°C (88°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:32
- Daylight
- About 12.7 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, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Tahiti, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Nature · Papenoo
Papenoo Valley
Tahiti's largest valley cuts deep into the island's volcanic core, with a 4x4 track climbing past waterfalls, river crossings and archaeological marae sites towards the crater rim.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- 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 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tahiti.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C (88°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 February 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 February?
At about 18:32 local time in mid-February, with sunrise at about 05:52: roughly 12.7 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tahiti in February?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tahiti in February?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.