Things to do in Papeete: sights, day-by-day itinerary and weather

Things to do in Papeete (French Polynesia): Les Jardins de Pā'ōfa'i, Place de l'Autonomie, Buste de Bougainville, Galerie Winkler, Musée de la perle Robert Wan, 2 day-by-day itineraries, month-by-month weather, the best time to go and hotels.

Travel itineraries in Papeete

• Papeete Essentials (2 days)
• Papeete and Moorea (3 days)

Frequently asked questions about Papeete

When is the best time to visit Papeete?

No month combines 18–33 °C daytime highs with under 100 mm of rain in Papeete; the warmest month is December (30 °C average daytime high).

How many days do you need in Papeete?

Our 2 day-by-day plans for Papeete last 2 to 3 days.

What to do in Papeete in 2 days?

Our “Papeete Essentials” plan: Day 1 — Papeete Market; Day 2 — Pointe Vénus beach.

What to do in Papeete in 3 days?

Our “Papeete and Moorea” plan: Day 1 — Papeete Market; Day 2 — Pointe Vénus beach; Day 3 — Moorea.

What to see in Papeete?

Some places to see in the centre: Les Jardins de Pā'ōfa'i, Place de l'Autonomie, Buste de Bougainville, Buste de Père Victor Vallons, Galerie Winkler, Musée de la perle Robert Wan.

Sights in Papeete

• Les Jardins de Pā'ōfa'i
• Place de l'Autonomie
• Buste de Bougainville
• Buste de Père Victor Vallons
• Monument du général de Gaulle
• Monument aux morts

Museums in Papeete

• Galerie Winkler
• Musée de la perle Robert Wan

Parks and gardens in Papeete

• Parc Bougainville
• Domaine de l'Évêché
• Parc Communauté Chinoise du Temple
• Parc public de la digue
• Parc Aorai Tini Hau
• Jardin municipal de Pirae

Where to eat in Papeete

• 3 Brasseurs
• Autrement
• Café Maeva
• Le Sully
• Pitate Mamao
• Cinéma Hollywood Snack
• FIRE BOX
• Les Petits Ventres
• LE SNACK
• O' Restaurant
• Kon Tiki Coffee
• Te Va'a tere