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Weather & Climate in Rikitea, French Polynesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rikitea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US 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
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2000 | Kim | Category 1 | 86 mph | 289 km |
| 1998 | Ursula | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 1983 | William | Category 1 | 81 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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").