Month guide · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Tahiti in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. The wet season begins with more frequent afternoon showers and rising humidity.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in November
November is the 6th-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 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (29°C (84°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:15
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Dry season (May–October). Sunny, breezy and less humid with highs around 28–30°C; the best weather for hiking, diving and boat trips, and the busiest time.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Matari'i i ni'a — celebration of the Pleiades rising and the season of abundance (around 20 November)
- Hawaiki Nui Va'a outrigger canoe race between the Leeward Islands (usually October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Papeete
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Papeete
If you are in town on a Sunday morning, attend part of a service for the singing, dressing modestly.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Historic site · Paea
Marae Arahurahu
A restored marae, a sacred stone platform for ceremonies, set in a quiet valley in Paea below steep green cliffs.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Photo spot
Museum · Punaauia
Musée de Tahiti et des Îles
Allow time to walk the seafront garden afterwards, which looks across the channel to Moorea.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Market · Papeete
Marché de Papeete
The two-level covered market in central Papeete sells tropical fruit, fish, flower crowns made of tiare blossoms, vanilla and monoi oil downstairs, with pareos, carvings and pearls upstairs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Photo spot
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tahiti.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C (86°F), lows near 22°C (72°F) and 12 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 November a good time to visit Tahiti?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 November?
At about 18:11 local time in mid-November, with sunrise at about 05:15: roughly 13 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tahiti in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tahiti in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.