Climate & Weather Guide in French Polynesia

French Polynesia is a tropical island territory in the South Pacific with a warm, humid climate moderated by the ocean year-round. Most inhabited islands fit Köppen tropical rainforest or tropical monsoon patterns, with warm temperatures, high humidity, and a clear seasonal contrast between a wetter austral summer and a somewhat drier austral winter. The archipelago is geographically dispersed and includes wetter windward slopes and slightly drier leeward coasts, but it remains broadly tropical across the territory. Current climatology for 1991-2020 and island weather summaries both indicate consistently warm conditions with substantial rainfall, making the climate attractive for residents who prefer heat and coastal living, though humidity and heavy showers are important practical factors.