Fakarava Water Temperature
Updated Tue 10:08 (Pacific/Tahiti)
French Polynesia · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 10:08 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
26.6°C
79.9°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 22, 2026, 10:08 (Pacific/Tahiti). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical September average is 26.8°C (80.2°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 26.9°C, versus 26.8°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Fakarava, typical monthly averages range from about 26.8°C (80.2°F) in September to 29.4°C (84.9°F) in March.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Fakarava has been 26.7°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Fakarava, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4–29.1°C | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
| February | 28.5–29.5°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| March | 29.0–30.0°C | 29.4°C / 84.9°F |
| April | 29.0–29.5°C | 29.2°C / 84.6°F |
| May | 28.5–28.8°C | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| June | 27.8–28.0°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| July | 27.0–27.5°C | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| August | 26.7–27.2°C | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
| September | 26.6–27.0°C | 26.8°C / 80.2°F |
| October | 27.2–27.4°C | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| November | 27.6–28.0°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| December | 27.7–28.4°C | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-16.04, -145.63). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Fakarava in January
Typical January water temperature near Fakarava is 28.7°C (83.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–29.1°C.
Fakarava in February
Typical February water temperature near Fakarava is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.5–29.5°C.
Fakarava in March
Typical March water temperature near Fakarava is 29.4°C (84.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–30.0°C.
Fakarava in April
Typical April water temperature near Fakarava is 29.2°C (84.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–29.5°C.
Fakarava in May
Typical May water temperature near Fakarava is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.5–28.8°C.
Fakarava in June
Typical June water temperature near Fakarava is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.8–28.0°C.
Fakarava in July
Typical July water temperature near Fakarava is 27.3°C (81.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.0–27.5°C.
Fakarava in August
Typical August water temperature near Fakarava is 26.9°C (80.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.7–27.2°C.
Fakarava in September
Typical September water temperature near Fakarava is 26.8°C (80.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.6–27.0°C.
Fakarava in October
Typical October water temperature near Fakarava is 27.3°C (81.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–27.4°C.
Fakarava in November
Typical November water temperature near Fakarava is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.6–28.0°C.
Fakarava in December
Typical December water temperature near Fakarava is 28.1°C (82.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.7–28.4°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27.2°C / 81.0°F | 27.7°C / 81.8°F | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| July | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| August | 26.4°C / 79.5°F | 26.9°C / 80.4°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
| September | 26.4°C / 79.5°F | 26.7°C / 80.1°F | 27.5°C / 81.5°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2731 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Fakarava
UNESCO biosphere atoll with drift snorkeling through shark-filled passes.
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Fakarava Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Fakarava today?
The current sea surface temperature near Fakarava is 26.6°C (79.9°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 26.7°C.
When is the water warmest in Fakarava?
The water is typically warmest in March, at around 29.4°C (84.9°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Fakarava?
The water is typically coldest in September, at around 26.8°C (80.2°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Fakarava today?
At 26.6°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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