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Rikitea, French Polynesia
Îles Tuamotu-Gambier · French Polynesia
Rikitea is a small town in Îles Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia with a population of 1,103. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rikitea
Rikitea is a small town on Mangareva, which is part of the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia. A majority of the islanders live in Rikitea. The island was a protectorate of France in 1871 and was annexed in 1881.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,103 |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.1232°, -134.9686° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Gambier |
| Country | 🇵🇫 French Polynesia |
| State / Province | Îles Tuamotu-Gambier |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.7 inches (1,642 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rikitea
Rikitea is a small town in French Polynesia (Îles Tuamotu-Gambier) with a population of 1,103. 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 79°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Gambier.
Climate in Rikitea
Rikitea has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.9°C), the coldest is Aug (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1913 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above French Polynesia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.1232°N, 134.9686°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Gambier |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
Rikitea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (4.3").
Schools in Rikitea
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Saint-Raphaël de Rikitea | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rikitea
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Hotels in Rikitea
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rikitea
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rikitea
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Rikitea
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Totegegie Airport | GMR | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Rikitea
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| OPT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rikitea
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of Saint Michael | |
| Chapelle de la grotte | |
| Church of Our Lady of Peace | |
| Church of Saint Gabriel | |
| Church of Saint Joseph | |
| Church of Saint Raphael | |
| Teiupiti o te rima merieraga |
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What is the population of Rikitea?
Rikitea has a population of 1,103 residents and is located in French Polynesia..
What is the weather like in Rikitea?
Rikitea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.7 inches.