Climate Change Chart of Tahiti, French Polynesia
Comprehensive Climate Change Chart of Tahiti, French Polynesia: Monthly Averages and Impact Trends
For Tahiti, French Polynesia, the climate data compare 1940–1950 with 2013–2023.
Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature shows a difference of +0.97 °C in the more recent reference period; this unweighted mean describes the monthly averages collectively, not a continuous change or the temperature in every month. The largest monthly increase was in December, with a difference of +1.38 °C.
Overview of climate changes
Temperature changes
Averaged across calendar months, monthly mean temperature shows a difference of +0.97 °C in the more recent reference period; this unweighted mean describes the monthly averages collectively, not a continuous change or the temperature in every month. The largest monthly increase was in December, with a difference of +1.38 °C. These are monthly mean temperatures, not daytime highs, so they do not indicate how warm afternoons were.
Changes in rainfall
Mean daily rainfall, averaged across calendar months, had a difference of +2.91 mm/day. The largest monthly increase was in February, at a difference of +4.99 mm/day. These daily averages are not monthly rainfall totals, and the overall mean does not mean rainfall rose by the same amount in every month or that rainy days became more frequent.
Changes in sunshine duration
Mean daily sunshine duration averaged across calendar months had a difference of -0.77 hours/day. The largest monthly decrease occurred in February, with a difference of -1.36 hours/day. This month-specific contrast and the across-month mean describe average daily hours, not the sunshine on any particular day.
Climate Change Data Overview for Tahiti, French Polynesia
Explore the comprehensive climate change data for Tahiti, French Polynesia. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes influenced by climate change, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
Temperature °C
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.46 | 26.38 | 0.92 |
| Feb | 25.58 | 26.63 | 1.05 |
| Mar | 25.70 | 27.01 | 1.30 |
| Apr | 25.73 | 26.79 | 1.06 |
| May | 25.28 | 26.28 | 1.00 |
| Jun | 24.69 | 25.43 | 0.74 |
| Jul | 24.05 | 24.76 | 0.72 |
| Aug | 23.98 | 24.51 | 0.53 |
| Sep | 23.91 | 24.72 | 0.81 |
| Oct | 24.22 | 25.21 | 0.99 |
| Nov | 24.66 | 25.86 | 1.19 |
| Dec | 25.03 | 26.40 | 1.38 |
| ⌀ Month | 24.86 | 25.83 | 0.97 |
Sunshine (h) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.58 | 9.32 | -1.26 |
| Feb | 10.61 | 9.25 | -1.36 |
| Mar | 10.85 | 9.85 | -1.00 |
| Apr | 10.40 | 9.43 | -0.97 |
| May | 9.92 | 9.40 | -0.52 |
| Jun | 9.75 | 9.27 | -0.47 |
| Jul | 9.65 | 9.47 | -0.18 |
| Aug | 10.39 | 9.78 | -0.61 |
| Sep | 10.99 | 10.43 | -0.56 |
| Oct | 11.11 | 10.56 | -0.55 |
| Nov | 11.33 | 10.52 | -0.82 |
| Dec | 10.93 | 9.98 | -0.95 |
| ⌀ Month | 10.54 | 9.77 | -0.77 |
Rain (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.62 | 13.93 | 4.31 |
| Feb | 9.00 | 13.99 | 4.99 |
| Mar | 6.18 | 8.10 | 1.92 |
| Apr | 4.18 | 8.06 | 3.88 |
| May | 3.63 | 4.47 | 0.84 |
| Jun | 2.78 | 4.98 | 2.20 |
| Jul | 2.79 | 4.09 | 1.29 |
| Aug | 1.85 | 4.13 | 2.28 |
| Sep | 3.02 | 4.81 | 1.79 |
| Oct | 3.84 | 6.86 | 3.03 |
| Nov | 5.36 | 9.02 | 3.65 |
| Dec | 6.82 | 11.56 | 4.75 |
| ⌀ Month | 4.92 | 7.83 | 2.91 |
Snow (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
