February weather forecast
French Polynesia

February continues the trend of the rainy season in French Polynesia, albeit with slightly less rainfall than January. Average precipitation during this month ranges around 250mm (9.84"). Rain showers, although frequent, are typically brief, and the islands still enjoy many hours of sunshine. The lush landscapes remain vibrant and provide stunning vistas, despite the frequent showers.

Like January, February is one of the warmest months of the year. Temperatures commonly range from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), providing a balmy, tropical climate experience. These warm temperatures extend to the surrounding seas, making water-based activities such as snorkeling and diving enjoyable even during the rainy season.

Although February follows January's pattern of warm and wet conditions, it marks a slight shift towards drier weather. This shift becomes more noticeable as the islands transition into March and the forthcoming drier season.

As with January, the Marquesas Islands experience relatively less rainfall in February compared to the other islands. For visitors keen on avoiding the rainiest conditions, this island group remains a favorable option.

Despite being part of the cyclone season, the risk of cyclones remains relatively low in February. When cyclones do occur, they tend to be milder than in other Pacific regions. Nonetheless, visitors are advised to keep informed about the weather conditions during their stay.

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• Pape'ete - February »
  In Pape'ete in February, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 227mm (8.94") of accumulated precipitation. The enchanting city of Pape'ete enters February, continuing its pattern of warm temperatures from the prior month.
• Māhina - February »
  On the first day of February in Māhina, French Polynesia, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:37. With temperatures barely changing from January, the weather in Māhina, February, gets slightly drier with rainfall dropping to 227mm (8.94").
• Moorea-Maiao - February »
  With February's arrival, Moorea-Maiao notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30°C (86°F), maintaining the same temperature as the preceding month. On the first day of February in Moorea-Maiao sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:38.
• Rikitea - February »
  In Rikitea the average seawater temperature in February is 27.1°C (80.8°F). Rikitea presents a unique blend of warm temperatures and abundant sunshine, making February a fantastic time for exploration and adventure.
• Hiva Oa - February »
  Hiva Oa's temperatures tend to hit their maximum during February through April, with an average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F). Throughout February, in Hiva Oa 91mm (3.58") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Bora - February »
  Bora notes an average temperature descent to a warm 25.3°C (77.5°F) in February, a small shift from its daytime peak. The shift into February in Bora uncovers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), subtly different from the previous month.
• Huahine - February »
  The month with the most rainfall in Huahine is February, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 185mm (7.28") of precipitation. In Huahine during February, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 185mm (7.28") of precipitation.
• Taha'a - February »
  February through April, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Taha'a, French Polynesia. February through April, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Taha'a, French Polynesia.
• Tahiti - February »
  The similar average sea temperature in February, 28.3°C (82.9°F), hints at equable weather conditions predominantly taking center stage in Tahiti. In Tahiti the average seawater temperature in February is 28.3°C (82.9°F).
• Vaitape - February »
  February through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Vaitape, French Polynesia. In Vaitape in February, during 23.3 rainfall days, 157mm (6.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Fa'a'ā - February »
  In Fa'a'ā in February, the average water temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F). On the first day of February in Fa'a'ā, French Polynesia, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:37.