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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

26,357 Population 3,922/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
130.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population26,357
Density3,922/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain130.4 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population26,357
Population Density3,922 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-17.5347°, -149.5684°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles du Vent
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation130.4 inches (3,311 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

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
Papeete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 130.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above French Polynesia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density3,922/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5347°N, 149.5684°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.4"
243% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

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 44 km
Mar 17, 2008 38 km NE of Tautira, French Polynesia M4.0 69 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 2 269 km
1998 Osea Category 2 207 km
1998 Veli Category 1 204 km
1992 Wasa Category 2 297 km
1986 Ima Category 1 291 km
1983 Veena Category 3 71 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'UPF0.0
Médiathèque de Paea0.0

Farmers Markets in Papeete

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Ancien Hôtel Hilton
Fare Suisse
Gare routière de l'hôtel de ville
Hime Lodge
Hôtel de ville
Hôtel de ville
Hôtel de ville
Hôtel de ville
Hôtel Kon Tiki Tahiti
Hôtel Sarah Nui
Hôtel Tiare Tahiti
Mairie (Fare pote)
Tahiti Nui

Restaurants in Papeete

65 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 Brewers
Alpha B
Autrement
Bella Amalia
Big Mama's
Bora Bora Lounge
Café Maeva
Café Maeva
California Burger
Cécile
Cheval d'Or
Cinéma Hollywood Snack
City d'or
Croq'In Pizza
Immeuble Charles Levy
Karaaji
Kikiriri
L'Api'zzeria
l'Auberg'in
L'Ô à la Bouche
L'Oasis
L'oasis du Vaima
La Boussole
La Boussole Xpress
LA BRASSERIE DES REMPARTS
LA PETITE AUBERGE
La petite maison
La Saigonnaise
La saladerie
La squadra
La Tour de Pizz
LE CALISTRO
Le Cercle du Marin
Le Deck
Le Grillardin
Le Manava Café
Le Meherio
Le Moana
Le Rétro
Le twin's
Les Petits Ventres
Lou Pescadou
Lounge and Grill
Magasin SIOU LEE/ Restaurant
MANGO RESTAURANT
Mèmène
Miri Miri Tea House
Morrisson's
O 3 Filous
O' Restaurant
Pitate Mamao
Rainbow Café
Rest LE JASMIN
Restaurant Fare Tony
Restaurant Jimmy
Restaurant Tea House
Restaurants
Shabu Zen
Snack TMH GRILL
Snack/ restaurant Dedette
Tahiti Smoothies
TIKI PĒ'UE
Vahinerii Tea House
VILLA CONTI TAHITI
Wakame Sushi Bar & Grill

Cafes in Papeete

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Coffee
Columbus Cafe and Co
K'fé Rotie
Kon Tiki Coffee
Te Va'a tere
Urban Cafe
Wonderland
Zen Café

Cinemas in Papeete

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hollywood
Liberty
PACIFIC FILMS

Theatres in Papeete

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Théâtre de la Maison de la culture
Petit Théatre

Monuments in Papeete

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buste de Bougainville
Buste de Père Victor Vallons
Monument du général de Gaulle
Place de l'Autonomie

Clinics in Papeete

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre d'hygiène dentaire
Centre d'hygiène dentaire
Centre d'hygiène dentaire
Centre médical de Mamao
Polyclinique Paofai

Bus Stations in Papeete

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Maritime
Gare routière de l'hôtel de ville
Gare routière de Tipaerui
Gare routière du Marché

Gas Stations in Papeete

25 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aremity
Mobil
Mobil
Mobil Moana
P1
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell Hinoi Api
Station service
Station service
Station service Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total
Total/Mobil/Shell

Banks in Papeete

27 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Express
Banque de Polynésie
Banque de Polynésie
Banque de Polynésie
Banque de Polynésie
Banque de Polynésie
Banque de Polynésie
Banque de Tahiti
Banque de Tahiti
Banque de Tahiti
Banque de Tahiti
Banque de Tahiti
Banque de Tahiti Jean Bréaud
Banque de Tahiti/ Entreprise CASIO /Pacific sound/
Banque de Tahiti/Racing 92/Olympian sports/Assyste
Banque Socredo
Banque SOCREDO
Banque Socredo (siège) / Administrations
BANQUE SOCREDO siège
Gan assurances
Niupay Pay By Phone
Office des Postes et Télécommunication
OFINA
Société Générale
Socredo
Socredo
UUPA

Shopping Malls in Papeete

7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C.
C.C. Auae
CASINO
Centre commercial (Hyper Brico, ...)
Centre commercial Espace Pro/ Fare Papeava/ Auto e
Centre commercial Fare Tony
Centre Vaima

Gyms in Papeete

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Park
Focus Arena
Tahiti Fitness

Breweries in Papeete

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Tahiti
Brasserie Hoa
Brasserie Mātāvai

Stadiums & Teams in Papeete

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Papeete

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Papeete

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste de Papeete
OPT colis postaux

Churches & Religious Organizations in Papeete

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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

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 Papeete

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.

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