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Papeete in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Papeete in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Papeete in September 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Papeete in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +25°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 68 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Papeete has OK weather in September.
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Average temperature in Papeete in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Papeete for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +24°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +25°C during the day and a minimum of +21°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +25°C.

Is Papeete warm or cold in September?

Papeete is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +23°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Papeete:

Climate in Papeete in September

Papeete weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+25°C+25°C+25°C
Min. temperature
+18°C+18°C+19°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+30°C+30°C
Rainfall
58 mm68 mm110 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%81%83%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
443
Cloudy days
865
Rainy days
192023
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +25°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 68 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Papeete in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Papeete is gradually decreasing during September, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Papeete based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 197 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Papeete wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 270 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Papeete?

This is the weather in Papeete in September 2024:
1 September
☀️
+24°C
2 September
☁️
+23°C
3 September
🌧️
+24°C
4 September
🌧️
+24°C
5 September
🌧️
+24°C
6 September
🌧️
+25°C
7 September
☁️
+25°C
8 September
☁️
+25°C
9 September
☀️
+25°C
10 September
🌧️
+25°C
11 September
🌧️
+25°C
12 September
🌧️
+23°C
13 September
☁️
+24°C
14 September
🌧️
+24°C
15 September
🌧️
+24°C
16 September
☁️
+25°C
17 September
☁️
+25°C
18 September
🌧️
+25°C
19 September
☁️
+24°C
20 September
☁️
+24°C
21 September
☁️
+24°C
22 September
🌧️
+24°C
23 September
🌧️
+24°C
24 September
🌧️
+23°C
25 September
🌧️
+24°C
26 September
🌧️
+24°C
27 September
☁️
+25°C
28 September
☀️
+25°C
29 September
☀️
+25°C
30 September
☁️
+25°C
In September 2024 Papeete had 4 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +23°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Papeete climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Papeete in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+25°C) and the highest in 2019 (+29°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 1032 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 2610 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Papeete in September:

Is September a good time to visit Papeete?

It’s always a good time to visit Papeete, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Papeete in September?

September is warm in Papeete. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Papeete rainy in September?

Papeete is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Papeete in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Papeete in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Papeete

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Papeete, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.