Makatea est une île de l'archipel de la Polynésie française, située à environ 350 km à l'ouest de Tahiti. Elle se trouve à environ 15° de latitude sud et 150° de longitude ouest. L'île mesure environ 3 km de long et 1,5 km de large, et est entourée de récifs coralliens.
Makatea est une île volcanique couverte de collines et de falaises escarpées, dont les plus hautes atteignent environ 60 mètres. La plupart de l'île est recouverte de forêts tropicales luxuriantes, avec des lacs et des cascades.
L'île a été habitée par les Polynésiens depuis au moins le XVIIIe siècle. Les premiers colons européens sont arrivés au XIXe siècle, et ont commencé à exploiter la riche ressource naturelle de l'île : le phosphate. La production de phosphate a été le principal moteur économique de Makatea jusqu'à la fin des années 1950.
Durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Makatea a été utilisée par les forces américaines comme base navale et aérienne. L'île a été le théâtre d'une bataille entre les forces américaines et les forces japonaises en juin 1942.
Après la fin de l'exploitation du phosphate, l'île a été abandonnée et est devenue un lieu touristique. Aujourd'hui, les visiteurs peuvent explorer les ruines de l'ancienne mine de phosphate et admirer la vue spectaculaire sur la mer et les falaises de l'île. Makatea est également connue pour ses plages de sable blanc et ses eaux turquoise.
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Le climat de Makatea en Polynésie française est chaud et humide toute l'année, avec des températures moyennes comprises entre 25 et 30 degrés Celsius. Les précipitations sont relativement faibles et réparties uniformément tout au long de l'année. En été, de novembre à avril, les températures sont plus chaudes et les précipitations plus abondantes. En hiver, de mai à octobre, les températures sont plus fraîches et les précipitations plus faibles. En général, le climat à Makatea est chaud et humide tout au long de l'année, avec des températures moyennes et des précipitations faibles et régulières.
Our weather forecast for Makatea helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 17th 2026 Feb. 17th 2026 | max: 27.6 °C min: 26.8 °C |
16.9 m/s 16.2 m/s |
88.3 % 23.4 m |
71.3 % 1,013 hPa |
05:49:52 18:23:59 |
|
| Feb. 18th 2026 Feb. 18th 2026 | max: 28.0 °C min: 27.1 °C |
23.4 m/s 25.9 m/s |
79.9 % 24.1 m |
70.8 % 1,013 hPa |
05:50:12 18:23:28 |
|
| Feb. 19th 2026 Feb. 19th 2026 | max: 28.0 °C min: 27.3 °C |
31.7 m/s 37.8 m/s |
7.6 % 23.3 m |
76.1 % 1,012 hPa |
05:50:32 18:22:57 |
|
| Feb. 20th 2026 Feb. 20th 2026 | max: 27.9 °C min: 27.2 °C |
31.7 m/s 34.2 m/s |
25.4 % 23.2 m |
76.3 % 1,011 hPa |
05:50:51 18:22:25 |
|
| Feb. 21st 2026 Feb. 21st 2026 | max: 28.0 °C min: 27.4 °C |
26.6 m/s 29.5 m/s |
59.9 % 23.2 m |
76.1 % 1,010 hPa |
05:51:09 18:21:52 |
|
| Feb. 22nd 2026 Feb. 22nd 2026 | max: 28.1 °C min: 27.3 °C |
21.4 m/s 22.7 m/s |
29.0 % 24.1 m |
74.9 % 1,011 hPa |
05:51:28 18:21:18 |
|
| Feb. 23rd 2026 Feb. 23rd 2026 | max: 27.9 °C min: 27.2 °C |
19.2 m/s 20.0 m/s |
9.9 % 24.1 m |
73.9 % 1,013 hPa |
05:51:45 18:20:43 |
|
| Feb. 24th 2026 Feb. 24th 2026 | max: 28.0 °C min: 27.2 °C |
22.7 m/s 24.5 m/s |
18.7 % 24.1 m |
76.3 % 1,012 hPa |
05:52:02 18:20:08 |
|
| Feb. 25th 2026 Feb. 25th 2026 | max: 28.1 °C min: 27.2 °C |
23.0 m/s 24.5 m/s |
63.9 % 21.7 m |
76.6 % 1,012 hPa |
05:52:19 18:19:32 |
|
| Feb. 26th 2026 Feb. 26th 2026 | max: 28.0 °C min: 27 °C |
22.3 m/s 23.0 m/s |
44.1 % 24.1 m |
74.0 % 1,011 hPa |
05:52:35 18:18:56 |
|
| Feb. 27th 2026 Feb. 27th 2026 | max: 27.8 °C min: 27 °C |
22.3 m/s 23.0 m/s |
45.0 % 24.1 m |
74.8 % 1,012 hPa |
05:52:51 18:18:18 |
|
| Feb. 28th 2026 Feb. 28th 2026 | max: 28.0 °C min: 27.2 °C |
25.6 m/s 27.4 m/s |
23.8 % 24.1 m |
74.9 % 1,011 hPa |
05:53:06 18:17:41 |
|
| Mar. 1st 2026 Mar. 1st 2026 | max: 27.8 °C min: 27.1 °C |
25.2 m/s 27.4 m/s |
9.0 % 22.0 m |
76.5 % 1,010 hPa |
05:53:21 18:17:02 |
|
| Mar. 2nd 2026 Mar. 2nd 2026 | max: 27.9 °C min: 27.4 °C |
26.3 m/s 27.7 m/s |
25.4 % 19.7 m |
74.7 % 1,008 hPa |
05:53:35 18:16:23 |
Would you like to travel to Makatea on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Makatea .
| Date | Ship | Passaengers (min - max) | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 2nd 2026 Thursday, 2nd of Apr. 2026 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 1st 2026 Friday, 1st of May 2026 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| May 7th 2026 Thursday, 7th of May 2026 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Sep. 23rd 2026 Wednesday, 23rd of Sep. 2026 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 05:30 pm | |
| Oct. 6th 2026 Tuesday, 6th of Oct. 2026 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 09:30 pm | |
| Oct. 11th 2026 Sunday, 11th of Oct. 2026 | Silver Cloud | 252 - 302 | 06:00 am | 02:30 pm | |
| Oct. 15th 2026 Thursday, 15th of Oct. 2026 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 3rd 2026 Tuesday, 3rd of Nov. 2026 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 09:30 pm | |
| Nov. 12th 2026 Thursday, 12th of Nov. 2026 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Nov. 2026 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 04:30 pm | |
| Dec. 1st 2026 Tuesday, 1st of Dec. 2026 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 09:30 pm | |
| Dec. 10th 2026 Thursday, 10th of Dec. 2026 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 29th 2026 Tuesday, 29th of Dec. 2026 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 09:30 pm | |
| Dec. 31st 2026 Thursday, 31st of Dec. 2026 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 9th 2027 Saturday, 9th of Jan. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 07:00 am | 04:30 pm | |
| Jan. 12th 2027 Tuesday, 12th of Jan. 2027 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 09:30 pm | |
| Jan. 20th 2027 Wednesday, 20th of Jan. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 07:00 am | 04:30 pm | |
| Jan. 26th 2027 Tuesday, 26th of Jan. 2027 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 09:30 pm | |
| Jan. 26th 2027 Tuesday, 26th of Jan. 2027 | Silver Dawn | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 05:30 pm | |
| Feb. 3rd 2027 Wednesday, 3rd of Feb. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 4th 2027 Thursday, 4th of Mar. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 17th 2027 Wednesday, 17th of Mar. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 04:30 pm | |
| Apr. 1st 2027 Thursday, 1st of Apr. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 22nd 2027 Thursday, 22nd of Apr. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 05:30 pm | |
| Sep. 28th 2027 Tuesday, 28th of Sep. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 05:30 pm | |
| Oct. 9th 2027 Saturday, 9th of Oct. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 19th 2027 Tuesday, 19th of Oct. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Nov. 17th 2027 Wednesday, 17th of Nov. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 27th 2027 Saturday, 27th of Nov. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Dec. 8th 2027 Wednesday, 8th of Dec. 2027 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jan. 2nd 2028 Sunday, 2nd of Jan. 2028 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 12th 2028 Wednesday, 12th of Jan. 2028 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Feb. 2nd 2028 Wednesday, 2nd of Feb. 2028 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 1st 2028 Wednesday, 1st of Mar. 2028 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 25th 2028 Saturday, 25th of Mar. 2028 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 4th 2028 Tuesday, 4th of Apr. 2028 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Apr. 19th 2028 Wednesday, 19th of Apr. 2028 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| May 11th 2028 Thursday, 11th of May 2028 | Silver Whisper | 388 - 466 | 09:00 am | 05:30 pm |
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