Fatu Huku
Island Uninhabited Marquesan island with steep volcanic cliffs
Fatu Huku is a small, uninhabited volcanic island in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, characterised by steep cliffs and a raised plateau. It is part of the northern Marquesas group in the central South Pacific.
The island’s shoreline is largely rugged and access is limited, so visits are infrequent and typically by private vessel. Vegetation is sparse on the plateau and the island is noted for its isolation and limited human impact.
There is no permanent population and no regular transport services. Occasional scientific or private visits are the main human activity.
Fatu Huku lies within the Marquesas archipelago in French Polynesia, well offshore in the central South Pacific and separated from larger inhabited islands by open ocean.
- Access: Uninhabited and remote, with steep coastal cliffs that make landing difficult except at a few sheltered points.
How to Get to Fatu Huku #
No regular commercial service; access by private yacht or charter from larger Marquesas hubs like Nuku Hiva. Landing dependent on sea and reef conditions.
Tips for Visiting Fatu Huku #
- Fatu Huku is remote; plan any visit as part of an inter-island yacht or charter and confirm permissions with local authorities.
- Respect local communities on nearby islands; private landing and access policies may apply.
- Bring navigation charts and a knowledgeable skipper - South Pacific reefs demand local expertise.
Best Time to Visit Fatu Huku #
Best accessed in the Marquesas dry season (May-October) for calmer seas and easier yacht passage.
Weather & Climate near Fatu Huku #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (982 mm/year).
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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February
February is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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March
March is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (133 mm).
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May
May is hot with highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
