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Weather & Climate in Vaitape, French Polynesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaitape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 143.8 sq mi (372.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.5074°N, 151.7491°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.
| Aug 15, 2007 | 8 km N of Vaitape, French Polynesia | M2.6 | 8 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1998 | Martin | Category 3 | 98 mph | 179 km |
| 1998 | Osea | Category 2 | 92 mph | 60 km |
| 1992 | Wasa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 154 km |
| 1983 | Rewa | Category 2 | 115 mph | 83 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
Vaitape has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.4") and August the driest (3.2").