Weather in Rikitea
14-day forecast · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 9:35 pm (GMT-9)- Feels like
- 67 °F
- Low / high
- 69 / 72 °F
- Rain
- 11%
- Wind
- 19 mph ESE
Today in Rikitea: overcast, 69 °F to 72 °F, with a 11% chance of rain and a fresh breeze from the east-southeast (19 mph). Tomorrow, light drizzle, 70 °F to 71 °F and a 18% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Monday 2, at 74 °F.
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | High tides | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 69 / 72 °F | 11% | 20 mph ESE | 11 ft | 3:46 am · 4:22 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 29 | 70 / 71 °F | 18% · 0.05 in | 23 mph ESE | 9.0 ft | 4:57 am · 5:41 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 71 °F | 35% · 0.04 in | 25 mph ESE | 7.7 ft | 6:21 am · 7:08 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 72 °F | 53% · 0.06 in | 23 mph ESE | 7.5 ft | 7:46 am · 8:25 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 73 °F | 35% · 0.05 in | 20 mph ENE | 6.4 ft | 8:59 am · 9:26 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 74 °F | 30% · 0.02 in | 19 mph ENE | 6.0 ft | 9:58 am · 10:16 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 74 °F | 57% · 0.85 in | 29 mph ESE | 10.0 ft | 10:47 am · 10:59 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 72 °F | 56% · 0.13 in | 29 mph SSE | 10 ft | 11:30 am · 11:37 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 73 °F | 55% | 12 mph SSE | 8.9 ft | 12:08 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 73 °F | 39% | 4 mph WSW | 7.1 ft | 12:14 am · 12:45 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 74 °F | 39% | 8 mph S | 5.1 ft | 12:49 am · 1:20 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 71 / 74 °F | 25% | 19 mph S | 4.5 ft | 1:23 am · 1:54 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 71 °F | 16% | 21 mph SSE | 4.5 ft | 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 70 / 71 °F | 24% | 13 mph SE | 4.3 ft | 2:34 am · 3:08 pm | ECMWF |
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 71° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 70° | 70° | 71° | 71° |
| Chance of rain | 8% | 4% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 8% | 8% | 0% |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
| Wind (mph) | 17 ESE | 20 ESE | 18 ESE | 16 ESE | 17 ESE | 17 ESE | 19 ESE | 19 ESE |
| Humidity | 69% | 78% | 66% | 70% | 75% | 74% | 71% | 71% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Model | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF |
Do the models agree?
Medium confidenceThey broadly agree, but not quite on rain today: take it with some caution.
What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.
| High (°F) | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 72° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 74° |
| AIFS | 71° | 72° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 74° |
| GFS | 71° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 72° |
| ICON | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
| Rain | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0 | 0.05 in | 0.04 in | 0.06 in | 0.05 in | 0.02 in | 0.85 in |
| AIFS | 0.01 in | 0.05 in | 0.07 in | 0.05 in | 0.09 in | 0.04 in | 0.20 in |
| GFS | 0.06 in | 0.07 in | 0.07 in | 0.03 in | 0.02 in | 0 | 0.79 in |
| ICON | 0 | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.14 in | 0.28 in |
| Confidence | medium | medium | medium | medium | medium | medium | medium |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 2026 | 2330 | 2532 | 2330 | 2022 | 1926 | 2938 |
| AIFS | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| GFS | 2021 | 2322 | 2627 | 2425 | 2122 | 1820 | 2431 |
| ICON | 1217 | 1722 | 1622 | 1520 | 1419 | 1621 | 1624 |
| Confidence | medium | high | medium | medium | medium | high | medium |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 11% | 18% | 35% | 53% | 35% | 30% | 57% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 16% | 42% | 40% | 42% | 26% | 15% | 67% |
Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.
Outlook
How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.
Next few weeks, compared with normal: cooler, normal rain and a cooler sea.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | A bit below −2.2 °F | Well above +108% | Below −2.7 °F | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | Below −4.0 °F | A bit below −36% | Below −3.4 °F | 71° / 70° |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | Below −3.2 °F | A bit below −37% | Well below −3.6 °F | 73° / 71° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | Below −2.9 °F | A bit below −45% | Below −3.4 °F | 73° / 72° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | Below −2.7 °F | A bit below −40% | Below −3.1 °F | 74° / 73° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | A bit below −1.8 °F | A bit below −39% | A bit below −1.6 °F |
| December | A bit below −1.3 °F | A bit below −48% | Below −1.8 °F |
| January | Normal −0.4 °F | A bit below −27% | A bit below −1.4 °F |
| February | Normal +0.2 °F | A bit below −24% | A bit below −0.9 °F |
| March | Normal +0.4 °F | Normal | A bit below −0.9 °F |
Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give.
Rikitea climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Rikitea is from May to October and from February to March: highs of 74 °F to 83 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
Tropical cyclones rarely pass near Rikitea: 2 within 93 mi in the last 30 years (1996–2025), most recently Rita, in March 2001.
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- AprA
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- JunJ
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- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83° | 74° | 5.51 in | 14 | 6.0 | 80° | 5.5 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 83° | 75° | 5.53 in | 13 | 6.1 | 81° | 5.9 ft |
| MarchMar | 83° | 75° | 5.11 in | 11 | 5.6 | 81° | 6.2 ft |
| AprilApr | 81° | 73° | 5.63 in | 13 | 4.4 | 80° | 6.5 ft |
| MayMay | 78° | 71° | 5.42 in | 11 | 4.0 | 78° | 7.0 ft |
| JuneJun | 76° | 69° | 5.09 in | 11 | 4.0 | 76° | 7.4 ft |
| JulyJul | 75° | 68° | 4.30 in | 9 | 4.0 | 75° | 7.4 ft |
| AugustAug | 74° | 67° | 3.85 in | 9 | 4.8 | 74° | 6.9 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 75° | 67° | 3.98 in | 9 | 4.9 | 74° | 7.0 ft |
| OctoberOct | 76° | 69° | 5.53 in | 11 | 5.7 | 75° | 6.7 ft |
| NovemberNov | 78° | 71° | 5.02 in | 12 | 6.5 | 76° | 6.1 ft |
| DecemberDec | 80° | 73° | 6.85 in | 15 | 5.8 | 78° | 5.7 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80° | 5.5 ft |
| Feb | 81° | 5.9 ft |
| Mar | 81° | 6.2 ft |
| Apr | 80° | 6.5 ft |
| May | 78° | 7.0 ft |
| Jun | 76° | 7.4 ft |
| Jul | 75° | 7.4 ft |
| Aug | 74° | 6.9 ft |
| Sep | 74° | 7.0 ft |
| Oct | 75° | 6.7 ft |
| Nov | 76° | 6.1 ft |
| Dec | 78° | 5.7 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 61.83 in of rain on about 137 days and about 1,900 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 71 °F now (feels like 67 °F). Today, 69 °F to 72 °F; tomorrow, 70 °F to 71 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 11%. The next day with likely rain is Thursday 29: 18% and 0.05 in.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.00 in; last 3 days, 0.00 in; last 7 days, 0.19 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 72% now and the dew point is 62 °F.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.
The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.
UV index
Thu 29: 10 · Fri 30: 11 · Sat 31: 12
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Previous days
The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | Overcast | 69 / 72 °F | 0 | 19 mph SE |
| Mon 26 | Overcast | 70 / 72 °F | 0 | 16 mph S |
| Sun 25 | Partly cloudy | 69 / 71 °F | 0 | 11 mph SSW |
| Sat 24 | Light rain | 71 / 73 °F | 0.16 in | 19 mph SW |
| Fri 23 | Light drizzle | 71 / 73 °F | 0.03 in | 16 mph NE |
| Thu 22 | Partly cloudy | 71 / 71 °F | 0 | 13 mph SSE |
| Wed 21 | Overcast | 71 / 73 °F | 0 | 17 mph SW |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | Light drizzle | 71 / 75 °F | 0.07 in | 22 mph NW |
| Mon 19 | Overcast | 70 / 71 °F | 0 | 16 mph SSW |
| Sun 18 | Mainly clear | 68 / 71 °F | 0 | 19 mph S |
| Sat 17 | Rain | 68 / 70 °F | 1.41 in | 27 mph SE |
| Fri 16 | Light rain | 69 / 71 °F | 1.16 in | 24 mph ESE |
| Thu 15 | Light drizzle | 69 / 71 °F | 0.06 in | 22 mph ESE |
| Wed 14 | Light drizzle | 69 / 71 °F | 0.01 in | 18 mph ESE |
| Tue 13 | Overcast | 69 / 70 °F | 0 | 20 mph SE |
| Mon 12 | Light drizzle | 68 / 70 °F | 0.09 in | 17 mph SE |
| Sun 11 | Light drizzle | 68 / 70 °F | 0.08 in | 16 mph ESE |
| Sat 10 | Overcast | 69 / 71 °F | 0 | 11 mph SE |
| Fri 9 | Overcast | 67 / 69 °F | 0 | 12 mph ESE |
| Thu 8 | Light drizzle | 66 / 69 °F | 0.01 in | 16 mph SE |
| Wed 7 | Light drizzle | 67 / 68 °F | 0.04 in | 21 mph SSE |
| Tue 6 | Light drizzle | 68 / 70 °F | 0.05 in | 16 mph SSW |
| Mon 5 | Light drizzle | 68 / 70 °F | 0.11 in | 15 mph ESE |
| Sun 4 | Light drizzle | 67 / 70 °F | 0.01 in | 17 mph ESE |
| Sat 3 | Light drizzle | 67 / 68 °F | 0.02 in | 18 mph SSE |
| Fri 2 | Light drizzle | 67 / 71 °F | 0.08 in | 14 mph S |
| Thu 1 | Partly cloudy | 68 / 71 °F | 0 | 14 mph S |
| Wed 30 | Light drizzle | 67 / 69 °F | 0.07 in | 13 mph E |
| Tue 29 | Partly cloudy | 68 / 70 °F | 0 | 21 mph SE |
| Mon 28 | Drizzle | 67 / 73 °F | 0.22 in | 35 mph S |
These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.
Questions about the weather in RikiteaQuestions
What's the weather like today in Rikitea?
Overcast, from 69 °F to 72 °F, with a fresh breeze from the east-southeast (19 mph) and a 11% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Rikitea?
On Thursday 29 the chance of rain is 18% (0.05 in): light drizzle.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 69 °F and a high of 74 °F; the warmest day, Monday 2.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 10 (very high). Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 30.21 inHg and rising: +0.01 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Rikitea?
The best time to visit Rikitea is from May to October and from February to March: highs of 74 °F to 83 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Rikitea in October?
In October, Rikitea normally sees highs of 76 °F and lows of 69 °F, with about 11 rainy days (5.53 in for the month) and 6 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 75 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Rikitea?
The warmest is March, with average highs of 83 °F, and the coldest August, with lows of 67 °F. The wettest is December (6.85 in) and the driest, August.
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Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 8.7 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:35 pm (local time).
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