Moorea weather in December
In December, Moorea sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 263 mm of rain across 22.3 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Moorea's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Moorea's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 263 mm
- 22.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 5:24 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 20 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical December day in Moorea reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 25 |
| 2 | 26 | 25 |
| 3 | 27 | 25 |
| 4 | 27 | 25 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 |
| 6 | 27 | 25 |
| 7 | 27 | 25 |
| 8 | 27 | 25 |
| 9 | 27 | 25 |
| 10 | 27 | 25 |
| 11 | 27 | 25 |
| 12 | 27 | 25 |
| 13 | 27 | 25 |
| 14 | 27 | 25 |
| 15 | 27 | 25 |
| 16 | 27 | 25 |
| 17 | 27 | 25 |
| 18 | 27 | 25 |
| 19 | 27 | 25 |
| 20 | 27 | 25 |
| 21 | 27 | 25 |
| 22 | 27 | 25 |
| 23 | 27 | 25 |
| 24 | 27 | 25 |
| 25 | 27 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 25 |
| 27 | 27 | 25 |
| 28 | 27 | 25 |
| 29 | 27 | 25 |
| 30 | 27 | 25 |
| 31 | 27 | 25 |
Moorea weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 25° | 239 | 22.2 | 12.9 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 27° / 26° | 222 | 20.1 | 12.6 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 27° / 26° | 176 | 19.5 | 12.1 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 27° / 26° | 132 | 15.2 | 11.6 | 5.7 |
| May | 27° / 25° | 106 | 13.1 | 11.2 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 26° / 25° | 68 | 9.3 | 11 | 7.0 |
| Jul | 25° / 24° | 47 | 8.8 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 25° / 24° | 51 | 7.6 | 11.4 | 7.6 |
| Sep | 25° / 24° | 58 | 8.4 | 11.9 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 26° / 24° | 104 | 11.8 | 12.4 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 26° / 25° | 129 | 15.9 | 12.8 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 27° / 25° | 263 | 22.3 | 13 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 39 | 61 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 37 | 63 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 36 | 64 |
| 12 | 36 | 64 |
| 13 | 36 | 64 |
| 14 | 36 | 64 |
| 15 | 36 | 64 |
| 16 | 36 | 64 |
| 17 | 36 | 64 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 35 | 65 |
| 20 | 35 | 65 |
| 21 | 34 | 66 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 32 | 68 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 31 | 69 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 30 | 70 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Moorea gets around 263 mm of rain over 22.3 wet days in December, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 71% and peaks near 75% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 |
| 2 | 66 |
| 3 | 67 |
| 4 | 67 |
| 5 | 67 |
| 6 | 67 |
| 7 | 68 |
| 8 | 68 |
| 9 | 68 |
| 10 | 68 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 68 |
| 13 | 68 |
| 14 | 69 |
| 15 | 69 |
| 16 | 70 |
| 17 | 71 |
| 18 | 72 |
| 19 | 73 |
| 20 | 73 |
| 21 | 74 |
| 22 | 75 |
| 23 | 75 |
| 24 | 75 |
| 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 75 |
| 27 | 75 |
| 28 | 75 |
| 29 | 75 |
| 30 | 74 |
| 31 | 74 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 94% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 92 | 92 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | 96 | 2 |
| 10 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 11 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 12 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 13 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 14 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 15 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 16 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 17 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 18 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 24 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 25 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 26 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 27 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 28 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 29 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 30 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 31 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
Wind in December
Winds average 20 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 19 km/h on the calmest days to 21 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | breezy |
| 2 | 21 | breezy |
| 3 | 21 | breezy |
| 4 | 20 | breezy |
| 5 | 20 | breezy |
| 6 | 20 | breezy |
| 7 | 20 | breezy |
| 8 | 20 | light breeze |
| 9 | 20 | light breeze |
| 10 | 20 | light breeze |
| 11 | 20 | light breeze |
| 12 | 20 | light breeze |
| 13 | 19 | light breeze |
| 14 | 19 | light breeze |
| 15 | 19 | light breeze |
| 16 | 19 | light breeze |
| 17 | 19 | light breeze |
| 18 | 19 | light breeze |
| 19 | 19 | light breeze |
| 20 | 19 | light breeze |
| 21 | 19 | light breeze |
| 22 | 19 | light breeze |
| 23 | 20 | light breeze |
| 24 | 20 | light breeze |
| 25 | 20 | light breeze |
| 26 | 20 | light breeze |
| 27 | 20 | light breeze |
| 28 | 20 | light breeze |
| 29 | 20 | light breeze |
| 30 | 20 | light breeze |
| 31 | 20 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:20 AM to 5:31 AM, and sunset from 6:18 PM to 6:34 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:20 | 6:18 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:20 | 6:19 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:20 | 6:19 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:20 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 5:21 | 6:21 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 5:21 | 6:21 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 5:21 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 5:21 | 6:22 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 5:22 | 6:23 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 5:22 | 6:23 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:22 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:25 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 5:23 | 6:26 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:24 | 6:26 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 5:24 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 5:25 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 5:25 | 6:28 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 5:25 | 6:28 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 5:26 | 6:29 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 5:26 | 6:29 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 5:27 | 6:30 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:27 | 6:30 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:28 | 6:31 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:28 | 6:31 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:29 | 6:32 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:29 | 6:32 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:32 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:33 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:31 | 6:33 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:31 | 6:34 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.12 kWh/m² to a high of 6.61 kWh/m² in November across the year — December's 6.33 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Moorea
In December, Moorea sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Moorea's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Moorea?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Moorea for sightseeing.
What to pack for Moorea in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Moorea sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 25°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 22 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Moorea in December
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in March at about 29°C and coldest in September near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Moorea in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Moorea peaks around February 14 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 15 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Moorea?
Moorea sits at 17.5°S, 149.8°W, 0 m above sea level, in French Polynesia. The nearest listed city is Faaa, 24 km away.
Topography around Moorea
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Moorea.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Moorea has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,176 m around an average of 251 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,176 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,792 m.
The land around Moorea is covered by trees (95%) within 3 km, water (84%) within 16 km, and water (91%) within 80 km.
French Polynesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / E / F
- 110 / 220 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- GDP per capita
- $22,440
- 2024
- Safe drinking water
- 90%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.4
- per 100k, 2009
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Moorea (-17.5328°, -149.828°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).