Month guide · Tahiti · French Polynesia
Tahiti in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Tahiti. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Still dry and sunny, with humpback whales often seen offshore.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in September
September is the 9th-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 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (28°C (82°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:52
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Tahiti, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Tahiti.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C (84°F), lows near 21°C (70°F) and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Tahiti?
One of the best months to visit Tahiti. The other best months are May–August and October. Compare every month.
Tahiti in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Tahiti in September?
At about 17:52 local time in mid-September, with sunrise at about 05:53: roughly 12 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Tahiti in September?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tahiti in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.