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ClimateThe perfect weather pattern:
French Polynesia has a nice tropical climate, free of extreme weather phenomena. Temperatures usually don’t go over 90°F (32°C) and tropical storms or cyclones are very rare. More precisely: The Pacific trade winds blow year round giving Tahiti a warm and comfortable climate The average temperature outside is 80°F (27°C) The average water temperature is 79°F (26° C) Temperatures are higher and it is more humid between November and March. Intense but short tropical showers are more likely over that period of time. This is also when tropical depressions may occur. It is dryer and cooler from April to October. However, temperatures in the Society Islands, Tuamotu and the Marquesas are rarely below 75°F (25°C) at sea level. July and August are the coolest months but also when the highest number of tourist visit French Polynesia The best time to visit Tahiti is in the drier and slightly cooler months of June to October. Although Tahiti’s temperature remains almost constant year-round, the warmer months can bring storms and torrential rain. |
Local Culture TipsTahitian and French are the official languages, although English is widely spoken. Try these Tahitian phrases: Hello (la ora na) and goodbye (nana).
Have a motu picnic for 2 - Enjoy the day all to yourselves. Take a stroll -Wander around Vaitape and explore the local way of life in Bora Bora’s largest city with a population of 9000. Be pampered at a day spa- There are many luxurious day spas to choose from at the resorts. Join a shark and ray safari- See the local sharks and stingrays up close and personal. |
Some Tahitian PhrasesHello (general greeting)- Ia Orana (yo-rah-nah)
How are you? - Maita'i oe? (my-tie oh-ay) I am fine. - Maita'i vau. (my-tie vah-oo) Thank you. - Mauruuru. (mah-roo-roo) Bye bye. - Nana. (nah-nah) |