About Fatu Huku
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.
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 68 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 97 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 26° - 31° | 29° | 133 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 26° - 31° | 28° | 74 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 25° - 30° | 28° | 108 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 124 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 80 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 60 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 52 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 50 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 52 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
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.