The Polynesian Islands have a tropical climate, enjoying constant warm sea temperatures all year round, which provide ideal conditions for water activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving in French Polynesia. Knowing what the water temperature will be at the time of your trip will help you determine if this is the best time to dive in French Polynesia.
The average water temperature at the surface ranges between 79°F (26°C) and 84°F (29°C). However, it varies slightly depending on the island, the time of the year and the ocean currents. The coldest month is August, and the warmest months are March and April.
Water visibility gets better from June to September. However, seasonal migrations of marine animals can sometimes have greater importance when a scuba diver decides to go diving in French Polynesia. Scuba divers must note that the water temperature drops with depth and currents.
French Polynesia average water temperature
You will find below, month by month, the average water temperature in French Polynesia:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 83°F | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 28°C 83°F | 28°C 83°F |
source: seatemperature.info
Tahiti water temperature
You will find below, month by month, the average water temperature in Tahiti:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 28°C 83°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 83°F | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 26°C 79°F | 26°C 79°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 28°C 83°F |
source: seatemperature.info
Moorea water temperature
You will find below, month by month, the average water temperature in Moorea:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 83°F | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 28°C 83°F | 28°C 83°F |
source: seatemperature.info
Tuamotu Islands water temperature
You will find below, month by month, the average water temperature in Tuamotu Islands:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 28°C 83°F | 29°C 84°F |
source: whatstheweatherlike.org
Bora Bora water temperature
You will find below, month by month, the average water temperature in Bora Bora:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 27°C 81°F | 28°C 83°F | 29°C 84°F |
source: seatemperature.info
Other factors, of course, such as rainfall, which impacts the level of visibility underwater, must be taken into account. In this case, it is better to check French Polynesia climate information.