Nukutavake
Island Small coral atoll in Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia
Nukutavake is a small atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago (French Polynesia) with lagoon waters and coral reef. Visitors come for remote beaches, fishing and low-key village life.
How to Get to Nukutavake #
Nukutavake is a small, remote atoll in the Tuamotu-Gambier island group of French Polynesia and is reached almost exclusively by air. Air Tahiti operates scheduled inter‑island flights from Faa’a (Papeete) to many Tuamotu atolls (flights are infrequent and seasonal), and Nukutavake has a small airstrip with a short walk from the airfield to the village.
Sea access is possible only by private or charter boat and is irregular; if you plan to travel there, check current Air Tahiti schedules and island transport arrangements in Papeete.
Best Time to Visit Nukutavake #
Best visited in the drier months (May-October) when rain and sea conditions are generally more favorable.
Weather & Climate near Nukutavake #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1485 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).
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March
March is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm).
