Hikueru weather by month & the best time to visit
French Polynesia · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Hikueru is August — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 91/100), with July and September close behind. Hikueru averages about 3,022 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F and roughly 34 mm of rain in August.
When is the best time to visit Hikueru?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Hikueru is August, then July and September. The dullest month is January (69/100, 181 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Hikueru?
Hikueru is one of the sunniest places on Earth: about 3,022 hours of sunshine a year. August (91/100) is noticeably better than January (69). It ranks #15 of 25 destinations in French Polynesia for annual sunshine, below the national median of 3,026 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around January, carries about 43% of the annual 1,135 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69 | 27° / 81°F | 27° / 81°F | 181 mm | 13 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 73 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 132 mm | 13 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 78 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 105 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| April | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 99 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| May | 83 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 75 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| June | 85 | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 67 mm | 7 | 27° / 81°F |
| July | 89 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 41 mm | 7 | 27° / 81°F |
| August | 91 | 25° / 77°F | 25° / 77°F | 34 mm | 9 | 26° / 79°F |
| September | 89 | 25° / 77°F | 25° / 77°F | 45 mm | 11 | 26° / 79°F |
| October | 82 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 81 mm | 12 | 27° / 81°F |
| November | 79 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 96 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| December | 69 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 179 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Hikueru by month
The sea off Hikueru is warmest in March at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in August at 26°C / 79°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Hikueru: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Hikueru?
Hikueru is a beach resort in French Polynesia with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Hikueru get a year?
Hikueru gets about 3,022 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit Hikueru?
The sunniest time to visit Hikueru is August, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 91/100 (with July and September close behind). Expect daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F.
What is the least sunny month in Hikueru?
January is the least sunny month in Hikueru, scoring 69/100 with about 181 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Hikueru?
The sea in Hikueru ranges from about 26°C (August) to 30°C (March). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Hikueru?
The typical midday UV index in Hikueru peaks around 13 (extreme) in January, easing to about 7 (high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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