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Papeete, French Polynesia
Îles du Vent · French Polynesia
Papeete is a small city in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 26,357. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 26,357 |
| Population Density | 3,922 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.5347°, -149.5684° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Country | 🇵🇫 French Polynesia |
| State / Province | Îles du Vent |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 130.4 inches (3,311 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Papeete
Papeete is a small city in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 26,357. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 130.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.
Climate in Papeete
Papeete 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above French Polynesia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,922/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.5347°N, 149.5684°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
Papeete has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.2") and August the driest (3.1").
Schools in Papeete
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Tamatini | — | — | — | — |
| Bureaux de la coopérative | — | — | — | — |
| IIME Raimanutea | — | — | — | — |
| IIME du pic vert | — | — | — | — |
| Installations sportives du collège Pomare | — | — | — | — |
| IIME Raimanutea | — | — | — | — |
| C.J.A de Tipaerui | — | — | — | — |
| Classes ateliers Lycée-collège La Mennais | — | — | — | — |
| C.J.A de Tipaerui | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Taimoana | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Anne-Marie Javouhey | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Pomare IV | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire de Mamao | — | — | — | — |
| École catholique élémentaire Fariimata | — | — | — | — |
| École catholique de la Mission | — | — | — | — |
| IIME Raimanutea | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Heitama | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Pina'i | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Tama Nui | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle U'i tama | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire To'ata | — | — | — | — |
| CJA fare ute Papeete | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire de Paofai | — | — | — | — |
| API FORMATION | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole protestante élémentaire Charles Viénot | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Pomare IV | — | — | — | — |
| API Ora | — | — | — | — |
| Collège-Lycée La Mennais | — | — | — | — |
| Cantine | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnase | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de Tipaerui | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Paul Gauguin | — | — | — | — |
| Conservatoire artistique de PF (Te fare Upa Rau) | — | — | — | — |
| Centre des métiers d'art | — | — | — | — |
| IIME Raimanutea | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée-collège La Mennais | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée-collège La Mennais | — | — | — | — |
| IIME Raimanutea | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole protestante élémentaire Charles Viénot Co | — | — | — | — |
| Buvette | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Anne-Marie Javouhey | — | — | — | — |
| École protestante maternelle Maheanuu | — | — | — | — |
| École protestante élémentaire Charles Viénot | — | — | — | — |
| IIME du pic vert | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Papeete
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 Papeete
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galerie Van der Heyde | ||||
| Maison de James Norman Hall | ||||
| Musée de la perle Robert Wan | ||||
| Musée de Tahiti et des Îles | ||||
| Musée James Norman Hall |
Libraries in Papeete
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque universitaire de l'UPF | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Paea | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Papeete
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magasin marché Arue | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de Arue | |||||
| Marché de Pirae | |||||
| Marché Hamuta | |||||
| Marché municipal de Faaa | |||||
| Marché Municipal Mapuru a Paraita | |||||
| Marché Pater |
Hotels in Papeete
13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Papeete
65 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Papeete
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Papeete
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Papeete
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Papeete
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Papeete
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Papeete
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Papeete
25 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Papeete
27 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Papeete
7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Papeete
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Papeete
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de Tahiti | ||||
| Brasserie Hoa | ||||
| Brasserie Mātāvai |
Stadiums & Teams in Papeete
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Papeete
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | PPT | Large Airport |
| Moorea Temae Airport | MOZ | Medium Airport |
| Tetiaroa Airport | TTI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Papeete
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste de Papeete | |
| OPT colis postaux |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Papeete
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Papeete | |
| Chapelle de l'Église de J-C des St des derniers jo | |
| Chapelle de l'Église de J-C des St des derniers jo | |
| Chapelle de l'évêché | |
| Église adventiste | |
| Église de J-C des St des derniers jours | |
| Église évangélique de Pentecôte | |
| Église Maria no te Hau | |
| Temple de Béthel | |
| Temple de l'Église Sanito Rautahi | |
| Temple Siloama | |
| Temple Te Rau Olive |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Papeete?
Papeete has a population of 26,357 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 3,922 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Papeete?
Papeete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.4 inches.