Akiaki at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Akiaki
May-October is the most reliable window for sea access and comfortable weather.
Dry season
May-October · 24-28°C
Calmer seas suitable for inter-island travel and snorkeling.
Wet season
November-April · 25-31°C
Higher rainfall and rougher seas; fewer visitors but greater risk of cancelled boat rides.
Weather & Climate near Akiaki
Climate
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1451 mm/year), wettest in December.
Air Quality:
AQI 9
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 135 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 145 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 118 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 99 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 122 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 23° - 27° | 25° | 107 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 22° - 27° | 24° | 93 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 76 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 27° | 24° | 79 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 22° - 27° | 25° | 112 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 23° - 28° | 25° | 180 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 185 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Akiaki
Reachable by sea from larger Tuamotu islands; boat charters and inter-island services are required. Flights to nearby hub islands may be necessary first.
Tips for Visiting Akiaki
- Charter boats from nearby inhabited islands are the usual way to visit-coordinate with operators in the Tuamotus or Gambier main islands.
- Respect local conservation rules-some atolls protect nesting areas seasonally.
- Bring fuel, water and a satellite means of communication when planning remote atoll visits.