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Papetoai Weather in February

Papetoai in February

The short of it: Papetoai in February averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 226 mm (8.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 23° · rain 226 mm · daylight 12 h 41 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Papetoai an average February high of 30°, a low of 23° and some 226 mm of rain. No month in Papetoai runs warmer: highs about 30°. Wet spells are common — about 226 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 41 min in mid-February, 23 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Papetoai runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Paopao, 6 km to the ESE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Papetoai, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 53 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 41 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PaopaoÎles du Vent6 km ESE29°22°215 mm
HaapitiÎles du Vent8 km S29°23°219 mm
AfareaituÎles du Vent11 km ESE30°23°232 mm
TeavaroÎles du Vent11 km E30°23°223 mm
FaaaÎles du Vent30 km ESE30°23°214 mm
PapeeteÎles du Vent33 km E31°23°222 mm
PunaauiaÎles du Vent33 km ESE30°23°220 mm
PiraeÎles du Vent34 km E31°23°222 mm

The Almanac · Papetoai Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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No month in Papetoai runs warmer: highs about 30°. Wet spells are common — about 226 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Papetoai by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°23°279 mm16 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
February30°23°226 mm17 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
March30°23°198 mm15 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April29°23°185 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
May28°22°149 mm17 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
June27°21°123 mm17 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
July27°20°98 mm18 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
August27°20°75 mm17 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
September27°20°118 mm18 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October27°21°121 mm17 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
November28°22°156 mm17 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
December29°23°276 mm16 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Papetoai in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Papetoai in February?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 226 mm (8.9 in) of rain over the month. No month in Papetoai runs warmer: highs about 30°. Wet spells are common — about 226 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Papetoai?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Papetoai in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 5 min in June to 13 h 10 min in December.

Does it snow in Papetoai in February?

Hardly — February nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Papetoai in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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