Month guide · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Tahiti in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Tahiti. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Warming up as the dry season ends; a good-value month with fewer visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in October
October is the 10th-warmest month in Tahiti: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (29°C (84°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:29
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:58
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Tahiti, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Punaauia
Plage de Vaiava (PK 18)
Tahiti's most popular public white-sand beach, at kilometre post 18 in Punaauia, has shallow lagoon water, coral patches for snorkelling and a view across the channel to Moorea.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Experience · Punaauia
Lagoon snorkel and whale-watching trips
Choose a licensed whale-watching operator in season, and keep in mind that sightings depend on the animals' movements.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
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
Experience · Papeete
Roulottes at Place Vaiete
Arrive around sunset, browse all the trucks before choosing, and order crêpes for dessert from one of the dedicated crêpe vans.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
- Iconic
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tahiti.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C (84°F), lows near 22°C (72°F) and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Tahiti?
One of the best months to visit Tahiti. The other best months are May–September. Compare every month.
Tahiti in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Tahiti in October?
At about 17:58 local time in mid-October, with sunrise at about 05:29: roughly 12.5 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tahiti in October?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tahiti in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.