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Papetoai, French Polynesia

Îles du Vent · French Polynesia

Papetoai is a small town in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 1,964. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,964 Population 4/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
73.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tahiti Timezone

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People

Population1,964
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain73.8 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,964
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-17.4954°, -149.8744°
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Country🇵🇫 French Polynesia
State / ProvinceÎles du Vent
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation73.8 inches (1,874 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Papetoai

Papetoai is a small town in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 1,964. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tahiti.

Climate in Papetoai

Papetoai 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
Papetoai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above French Polynesia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area553.8 sq mi (1,434.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-17.4954°N, 149.8744°W
TimezonePacific/Tahiti

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.8"
94% above French Polynesia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

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 76 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 3 244 km
1998 Osea Category 2 180 km
1998 Veli Category 1 217 km
1992 Wasa Category 2 271 km
1986 Ima Category 1 285 km
1983 Veena Category 3 103 km
1983 Rewa Category 2 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in Warmest
April 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest

Papetoai has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 73.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.8") and August the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Papetoai

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle de Papetoai
Préau de l'école de Papetoai
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Radio Stations near Papetoai

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 Papetoai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galerie Van der Heyde
Te Fare Natura

Farmers Markets in Papetoai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché municipal de Paopao

Hotels in Papetoai

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancien hôtel
Fare Club Moorea
Fare Tokoau
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Hôtel Fare Vaimoana
Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa
Hotel Hibiscus
Hôtel Hibiscus
Hôtel Les Tipaniers
Legends Resort
Moorea Beach Lodge
Moorea Sunset Beach
Pension Teateura
Villa Māha Iti 1
Villa Sunrise Moorea

Restaurants in Papetoai

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arii Vahine
Casa Vincenzo Moorea
Chez Tamahau
Coco Beach
Coco Beach Pier
CoCo d'Ile
Fare Tutava
Holy Steak House
La paillote
Le Beach Bar
Le Motu
Le no stress
Le Tiki
Les tipaniers
Lilikoi's Garden Café
Rotui Bar & Grill
Sea You Soon Moorea - Le QG
Snack Mahana
Sunset Restaurant
Tiahura
Toatea Bar
Tropical Garden

Cafes in Papetoai

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le lézard jaune
Snack Fifi

Theatres in Papetoai

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tiki Village

Clinics in Papetoai

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dispensaire de Papetoai

Dentists in Papetoai

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PF #9678935094

Veterinaries in Papetoai

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire de Haapiti

Gas Stations in Papetoai

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total énergies

Shopping Malls in Papetoai

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial
Le petit Village

Breweries in Papetoai

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie de Tahiti

Airports Near Papetoai

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Papetoai

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Papetoai

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle St Michel
Église adventiste
Temple Ebenezer
Temple Ebenezer

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 Papetoai

What is the population of Papetoai?

Papetoai has a population of 1,964 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 553.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Papetoai?

Papetoai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.8 inches.

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