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Haapiti, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · French Polynesia

Haapiti is a small town in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 3,959. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,959 Population 7/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
70.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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About Haapiti

Haapiti

Haapiti Rahi, also known as Motu Haapiti Rahi, is a 1 ha (0.010 km2) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is located between Krisu, and Tevairoa, near Haapiti Iti.

People

Population3,959
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain70.0 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population3,959
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-17.5635°, -149.8691°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles du Vent
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation70.0 inches (1,778 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Haapiti

Haapiti is a small town in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 3,959. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Climate in Haapiti

Haapiti has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.2°C), the coldest is Aug (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1579 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31° 247.1
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.2° 247.1
Mar 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 165.7
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.3° 102.5
May 27°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.4° 105.0
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.6° 77.1
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 22° / 29.2° 43.2
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29° 42.6
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29.4° 52.6
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 22.9° / 29.7° 107.2
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.5° 108.7
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.6° 280.2
Haapiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above French Polynesia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area553.8 sq mi (1,434.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5635°N, 149.8691°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.0"
84% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2012.

Aug 16, 2012 21 km NE of Faone, French Polynesia M4.8 75 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1998 Martin Category 3 240 km
1998 Osea Category 2 177 km
1998 Veli Category 1 223 km
1992 Wasa Category 2 268 km
1986 Ima Category 1 278 km
1983 Veena Category 3 103 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 8.8 in
February 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 74°F (24°C) 5.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 8.9 in Wettest

Haapiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and August the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Haapiti

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Haapiti
École maternelle Matieofa
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Radio Stations near Haapiti

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HITI FM MP3
Polynésie 1ère information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Tiare FM local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio 1 PF MP3 320 kbps
Radio 1 Tahiti local information, local music MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Haapiti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galerie Van der Heyde
Te Fare Natura

Farmers Markets in Haapiti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché municipal de Paopao

Hotels in Haapiti

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fare Edith
Haapiti Surf Lodge
Kahekaro Hostel
La Maison de la nature du Moua Roa
Residence Linareva

Restaurants in Haapiti

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Cocotte
Painapo Beach
Pizza Daniel Mano Arii
Poissonnerie et Snack Autea

Cafes in Haapiti

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

fabrice

Breweries in Haapiti

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Tahiti

Airports Near Haapiti

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fa'a'ā International AirportPPTLarge Airport
Moorea Temae AirportMOZMedium Airport
Tetiaroa AirportTTISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Haapiti

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adventist Church
Église de J-C des St des derniers jours
Église de la Sainte-Famille
Marae Nu’urua
Notre Dame de Fatima
Notre Dame de Fatima
Salle du royaume des témoins de Jéhovah
Temple Betelamoa
Temple Galilea

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tahiti

🇵🇫 About French Polynesia

Capital Papeete
Population 277,679
Area 4,167 km²
GDP (USD) $6,137,447,783
GDP per capita $21,832
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 84.1 years
Urban population 61.7%
Currency XPF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +689
TLD .pf
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Haapiti

What is the population of Haapiti?

Haapiti has a population of 3,959 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 553.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Haapiti?

Haapiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.0 inches.

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