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Pirae, French Polynesia
Îles du Vent · French Polynesia
Pirae is a small city in Îles du Vent, French Polynesia with a population of 14,475. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 14,475 |
| Population Density | 1,071 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.5299°, -149.5512° |
| 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 Pirae
Pirae is a small city in French Polynesia (Îles du Vent) with a population of 14,475. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 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 Pirae
Pirae 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 | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,071/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.5299°N, 149.5512°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 |
Pirae 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 Pirae
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École adventiste primaire Tiarama | — | — | — | — |
| École protestante élémentaire de Taunoa | — | — | — | — |
| École catholique primaire St Paul | — | — | — | — |
| École catholique primaire Ste Thérèse | — | — | — | — |
| École saint michel 1 | — | — | — | — |
| École saint michel 2 | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Hiti Vai Nui | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Raitama | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Maco Tevane de Taunoa | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole élémentaire Hiti Vai Nui | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Professionel Privé St Joseph Pīra'e | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle val fautaua | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle val fautaua | — | — | — | — |
| Collège du Taaone | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée du Diadème -Te Tara o Mai’ao | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle du Ta'aone | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire et maternelle Pater | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Ta'aone | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint-Paul | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pirae
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 Pirae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maison de James Norman Hall | ||||
| Musée de la perle Robert Wan | ||||
| Musée de Tahiti et des Îles | ||||
| Musée James Norman Hall |
Libraries in Pirae
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque universitaire de l'UPF | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Paea | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pirae
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magasin marché Arue | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché de Arue | |||||
| Marché de Pirae | |||||
| Marché Hamuta | |||||
| Marché municipal | |||||
| Marché municipal de Faaa | |||||
| Marché Municipal Mapuru a Paraita | |||||
| Marché Pater |
Hotels in Pirae
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pirae
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Pirae
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Pirae
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pirae
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pirae
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pirae
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pirae
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pirae
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pirae
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie de Tahiti | ||||
| Brasserie Hoa | ||||
| Brasserie Mātāvai |
Stadiums & Teams in Pirae
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pirae
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 Pirae
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste de Pirae |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pirae
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle biblique | |
| Chapelle Saint Jean Bosco | |
| Église adventiste | |
| Église adventiste du 7è jour | |
| Église adventiste du 7è jour Maranatha | |
| Église Alleluia | |
| Église de J-C des St des derniers jours | |
| Église de JC des saints des derniers jours | |
| Église de JC des saints des derniers jours | |
| Église de Jésus Christ des saints des derniers jours | |
| Église de la Sainte Trinité | |
| Eglise Sainte Thérèse | |
| Église sainte trinité | |
| Papeete Tahiti Temple | |
| Presbythère Ste Thérèse | |
| résurrection | |
| Salle du royaume des témoins de Jéhovah | |
| Synagogue Ahava Ve Ahva | |
| Temple | |
| Temple chinois Kanti |
Quick Facts
🇵🇫 About French Polynesia
Frequently Asked Questions About Pirae
What is the population of Pirae?
Pirae has a population of 14,475 residents and is located in French Polynesia. The population density is 1,071 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pirae?
Pirae 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.