Month guide · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Tahiti in March
What March is really like in Tahiti: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Teahupo'o, Tahiti · Photo: Saga70, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Still wet and warm, with the warmest sea of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
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Weather in March
March is the 3rd-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 14 of its 31 days. Compared with February (31°C (88°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:01
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Peak wet season (January–March). Hot and humid with heavy downpours and thunderstorms; waterfalls are full and prices are lower, but cyclones are possible.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Arrival of the Gospel public holiday (5 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Punaauia
Plage de Vaiava (PK 18)
Bring your own mask and snorkel and swim out over the coral heads on the lagoon side, staying away from the boat channel.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Religious site · Papeete
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Papeete
The red-spired Catholic cathedral, completed in 1875, stands near the market in central Papeete.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Historic site · Paea
Marae Arahurahu
Treat the platform as a sacred site: do not climb on the stones.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Photo spot
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°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 14 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 March a good time to visit Tahiti?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. 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 March?
At about 18:13 local time in mid-March, with sunrise at about 06:01: roughly 12.2 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tahiti in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tahiti in March?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.