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French Polynesia · Month guide
French Polynesia in March
Around 27 °C with 129 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
March is a mixed month for French Polynesia — worth planning around specific regions. Around 27 °C with 129 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day. Use the regional grid below to find where this month works best — national averages hide the swings between coast, highlands, and inland.
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French Polynesia · March
What the weather usually does
French Polynesia · typical month
- Day / night26 – 27 °CYear range 24 – 27 °C
- Rainfall129 mmYear range 65 – 207 mm
- Sunshine8.0 hr / dayYear range 5.8 – 8.8 hr / day
What’s open · March
Things to do in French Polynesia in March
Nothing in French Polynesia shuts for the season, but 1 thing below is weather-dependent in March.
- LimitedIsland and beach travel
the most active part of the Southwest Pacific cyclone season
Sources: responsibletravel.com, taketravelinfo.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
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What the governments say about French Polynesia
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Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
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— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 27.6 |
| February | 27.2 | 25.8 | 24.6 | 28.2 |
| March | 27.5 | 26.0 | 24.9 | 28.3 |
| April | 27.4 | 26.0 | 25.0 | 28.1 |
| May | 26.9 | 25.7 | 24.8 | 27.5 |
| June | 26.3 | 25.1 | 24.3 | 27.1 |
| July | 25.8 | 24.6 | 23.7 | 26.6 |
| August | 25.5 | 24.3 | 23.4 | 26.2 |
| September | 25.4 | 24.3 | 23.4 | 26.1 |
| October | 25.7 | 24.5 | 23.7 | 26.4 |
| November | 26.1 | 24.9 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| December | 26.6 | 25.3 | 24.4 | 27.2 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 207 |
| February | 176 |
| March | 129 |
| April | 139 |
| May | 91 |
| June | 94 |
| July | 78 |
| August | 65 |
| September | 76 |
| October | 106 |
| November | 155 |
| December | 191 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 8.3 |
| February | 8.2 |
| March | 8.0 |
| April | 6.8 |
| May | 6.4 |
| June | 5.8 |
| July | 6.1 |
| August | 6.8 |
| September | 7.7 |
| October | 8.5 |
| November | 8.8 |
| December | 8.7 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.8 | 13.9 | 30.0 |
| February | 21.3 | 12.5 | 29.5 |
| March | 18.8 | 11.4 | 26.4 |
| April | 19.8 | 12.4 | 28.4 |
| May | 21.8 | 12.8 | 30.0 |
| June | 23.6 | 14.5 | 32.2 |
| July | 25.3 | 16.2 | 34.4 |
| August | 24.6 | 16.9 | 33.7 |
| September | 24.5 | 16.3 | 33.5 |
| October | 23.0 | 14.5 | 32.7 |
| November | 21.0 | 14.5 | 29.0 |
| December | 21.2 | 13.2 | 30.0 |
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