Naiu Atoll weather by month & the best time to visit
French Polynesia · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Naiu Atoll is August — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 91/100), with July and September close behind. Naiu Atoll averages about 2,998 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 29 mm of rain in August.
When is the best time to visit Naiu Atoll?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Naiu Atoll is August, then July and September. The dullest month is January (69/100, 177 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Naiu Atoll?
Naiu Atoll gets a lot of sun: around 2,998 hours a year. August (91/100) is noticeably better than January (69). It ranks #16 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 45% of the annual 1,150 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 177 mm | 13 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 69 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 160 mm | 13 | 30° / 86°F |
| March | 75 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 121 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| April | 81 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 84 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| May | 81 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 86 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 85 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 64 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| July | 90 | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 39 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| August | 91 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 29 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| September | 90 | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 37 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| October | 83 | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 74 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 78 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 103 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| December | 69 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 176 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Naiu Atoll by month
The sea off Naiu Atoll is warmest in February at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in July at 27°C / 81°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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Naiu Atoll: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Naiu Atoll?
Naiu Atoll 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 Naiu Atoll get a year?
Naiu Atoll gets about 2,998 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit Naiu Atoll?
The sunniest time to visit Naiu Atoll is August, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 91/100 (with July and September close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in Naiu Atoll?
January is the least sunny month in Naiu Atoll, scoring 69/100 with about 177 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Naiu Atoll?
The sea in Naiu Atoll ranges from about 27°C (July) to 30°C (February). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Naiu Atoll?
The typical midday UV index in Naiu Atoll 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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