Temoe at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Temoe
Optimal visits are during the drier months when seas are calmer and boat charters run more reliably.
Southern hemisphere summer (warmer, wetter)
December-March · 25-30°C (77-86°F)
Calmer seas some seasons but also the cyclone window; humidity and brief heavy showers are common.
Southern hemisphere winter (drier, cooler)
May-October · 20-26°C (68-79°F)
Drier trade winds make boat passages more predictable; best for birdwatching and landing.
Weather & Climate near Temoe
Climate
Subtropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2188 mm/year), wettest in June.
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 204 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 25° - 29° | 27° | 192 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 25° - 29° | 27° | 209 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 127 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 27° | 25° | 149 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 218 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 21° - 25° | 23° | 162 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 20° - 25° | 23° | 187 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 20° - 25° | 23° | 148 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 21° - 25° | 23° | 187 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 194 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 28° | 25° | 211 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Temoe
Temoe is reached only by private boat or scientific/authorized vessel from inhabited islands of French Polynesia. The nearest regular transport hubs are Rikitea (Mangareva, Gambier Islands) or ports in the Tuamotus; expect multi-day passages. Landing conditions depend on swell and reef passes - use a local skipper familiar with the atoll.
Tips for Visiting Temoe
- Boat access is the only practical way to reach the atoll; organize passage with an experienced Polynesian skipper from the nearest inhabited island.
- Respect nesting birds and any protected marine life - many small atolls are bird sanctuaries and may be off-limits to casual landing.
- Bring everything needed for a day trip; there are no services, freshwater sources, or shelters.