Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune (municipality) of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital. The French High Commissioner also resides in Papeete. It is the primary center of Tahitian and French Polynesian public and private governmental, commercial, industrial and financial services, the hub of French Polynesian tourism and a commonly used port of call. The Windward Islands are themselves part of the Society Islands. The name Papeete means "water from a basket".

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Month	Min	Max	Rating
JANUARY	23°C	33°C	Not Suitable
FEBRUARY	23°C	33°C	Not Suitable
MARCH	23°C	33°C	Not Suitable
APRIL	23°C	33°C	Good
MAY	22°C	32°C	Good
JUNE	22°C	31°C	Good
JULY	21°C	31°C	Ideal
AUGUST	21°C	31°C	Ideal
SEPTEMBER	22°C	31°C	Ideal
OCTOBER	22°C	32°C	Good
NOVEMBER	23°C	32°C	Good
DECEMBER	23°C	32°C	Not Suitable

Papeete

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Municipal Market

Sibani Perles Joallier

Top Places to Eat

Hawaiian Islands Coffee

Moorea Beach Cafe

Cafe Wah Hing

Mingomingo

Piment Rouge

Chez Michou

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Te Mana

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Laboratoire Cosmetologique De Tahiti (lct)

Centre Tamanu

La Boutique Expresso

Ispot

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Royal Kikiriri

Zizou Bar (historic)

Pamataiz Club

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Le Gaia, Bar

Cafe De La Gare

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