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Nuku Hiva
in French Polynesia

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Nuku Hiva

Nuku Hiva est la plus grande île de l'archipel des Marquises, située dans la partie nord-est de la Polynésie française. C'est la plus grande des îles de l'archipel des Marquises et la deuxième plus grande île de la Polynésie française. Elle est située à environ 500 kilomètres à l'est de Tahiti et à environ 1 500 kilomètres à l'ouest des côtes du Chili et de l'Argentine.

L'île se compose de deux parties principales, le plateau calcaire central et les montagnes environnantes. La partie centrale est relativement plate et entourée de montagnes qui s'élèvent jusqu'à 1 050 mètres au sommet du pic de Taiohae. La plus grande ville de l'île est Taiohae, qui est également le port principal et le centre administratif de l'île.

L'île est connue pour ses paysages spectaculaires et sa faune et sa flore uniques. Les principales attractions comprennent les cascades de la vallée de Vaipo, le lagon de Hatiheu et les grottes de Me'ae. L'île est également connue pour ses plages de sable blanc, ses récifs coralliens et ses eaux cristallines.

Nuku Hiva est également connue pour son histoire et sa culture. L'île a été peuplée par les Polynésiens il y a plus de 2 000 ans. Au XVIe siècle, elle a été découverte par des explorateurs européens, dont le célèbre capitaine James Cook. En 1842, elle a été annexée par la France et a été incorporée à la Polynésie française. Depuis lors, l'île a connu une croissance économique et sociale, et est devenue un lieu de villégiature populaire pour les touristes et les navigateurs.

Excursion tips for a day in Nuku Hiva

En tant que touriste à Nuku Hiva en Polynésie française, voici une liste des activités que vous pourriez faire en une journée :

1. Explorer les grottes cachées de Vaipō
2. Participer à une excursion en bateau autour de l'île
3. Faire de la randonnée dans les montagnes
4. Se baigner dans les eaux turquoises de la côte
5. Visiter les sites archéologiques et historiques
6. Découvrir les plages de sable blanc et les récifs de corail
7. Se promener dans les villages traditionnels
8. Faire du shopping dans les marchés locaux
9. Visiter le musée de l'île
10. Profiter des délicieuses spécialités locales

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The climate in Nuku Hiva

Le climat à Nuku Hiva en Polynésie française est très chaud et humide toute l'année, avec des températures moyennes oscillant entre 25 et 30 degrés Celsius. En été, de décembre à mars, les températures augmentent et il y a une plus grande humidité. De avril à novembre, les températures sont plus basses et il y a moins d'humidité. Les précipitations sont généralement plus abondantes en été et en automne, mais peuvent être assez rares pendant l'hiver.

Cruise weather for Nuku Hiva

Our weather forecast for Nuku Hiva 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
Dec. 8th 2024 Dec. 8th 2024 max: 26.4 °C
min: 25.6 °C
31.3 m/s
33.8 m/s
5.6 %
23.3 m
74.6 %
1,011 hPa
05:24:13
18:01:39
Dec. 9th 2024 Dec. 9th 2024 max: 26.3 °C
min: 25.6 °C
32.4 m/s
35.3 m/s
11.0 %
23.2 m
75.9 %
1,009 hPa
05:24:35
18:02:10
Dec. 10th 2024 Dec. 10th 2024 max: 26.2 °C
min: 25.4 °C
35.6 m/s
40.0 m/s
11.3 %
23.1 m
76.8 %
1,009 hPa
05:24:59
18:02:42
Dec. 11th 2024 Dec. 11th 2024 max: 26.2 °C
min: 25.6 °C
38.5 m/s
45.0 m/s
35.2 %
23.8 m
74.6 %
1,010 hPa
05:25:23
18:03:13
Dec. 12th 2024 Dec. 12th 2024 max: 26.5 °C
min: 26 °C
37.4 m/s
43.6 m/s
36.2 %
23.9 m
76.2 %
1,010 hPa
05:25:48
18:03:44
Dec. 13th 2024 Dec. 13th 2024 max: 26.4 °C
min: 26.1 °C
35.6 m/s
42.5 m/s
15.2 %
23.8 m
76.8 %
1,011 hPa
05:26:13
18:04:15
Dec. 14th 2024 Dec. 14th 2024 max: 26.4 °C
min: 26.1 °C
38.9 m/s
43.6 m/s
23.1 %
23.5 m
76.9 %
1,011 hPa
05:26:39
18:04:47
Dec. 15th 2024 Dec. 15th 2024 max: 26.3 °C
min: 25.6 °C
34.2 m/s
37.1 m/s
22.5 %
23.1 m
76.3 %
1,011 hPa
05:27:06
18:05:18
Dec. 16th 2024 Dec. 16th 2024 max: 26.2 °C
min: 25.8 °C
25.9 m/s
27.0 m/s
80.1 %
24.1 m
73.9 %
1,011 hPa
05:27:33
18:05:48
Dec. 17th 2024 Dec. 17th 2024 max: 26.7 °C
min: 25.7 °C
21.6 m/s
23.8 m/s
24.0 %
24.0 m
77.1 %
1,011 hPa
05:28:01
18:06:19
Dec. 18th 2024 Dec. 18th 2024 max: 26.4 °C
min: 25.9 °C
26.3 m/s
28.8 m/s
16.9 %
21.8 m
80.5 %
1,011 hPa
05:28:29
18:06:50
Dec. 19th 2024 Dec. 19th 2024 max: 26.8 °C
min: 25.8 °C
32.0 m/s
37.8 m/s
16.1 %
23.8 m
78.9 %
1,011 hPa
05:28:58
18:07:20
Dec. 20th 2024 Dec. 20th 2024 max: 26.6 °C
min: 26.1 °C
36.4 m/s
40.3 m/s
10.8 %
22.5 m
78.3 %
1,011 hPa
05:29:27
18:07:50
Dec. 21st 2024 Dec. 21st 2024 max: 26.4 °C
min: 25.8 °C
31.7 m/s
33.8 m/s
6.2 %
21.1 m
80.2 %
1,011 hPa
05:29:57
18:08:20

Cruises to Nuku Hiva

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Scheduled ship calls in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
Date Ship Arrival Departure Details
Jan. 21st 2025 Tuesday, 21st of Jan. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 10:00 pm
Jan. 28th 2025 Tuesday, 28th of Jan. 2025 MS Amadea 01:00 pm 07:00 pm
Jan. 30th 2025 Thursday, 30th of Jan. 2025 MS Nautica 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jan. 30th 2025 Thursday, 30th of Jan. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 MS Nautica 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 10th 2025 Monday, 10th of Feb. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Feb. 2025 MS Nautica 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Feb. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Feb. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Mar. 2025 MS Nautica 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 Seven Seas Voyager 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Mar. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Mar. 2025 MS Koningsdam 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Mar. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Mar. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 30th 2025 Sunday, 30th of Mar. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 10th 2025 Thursday, 10th of Apr. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Apr. 18th 2025 Friday, 18th of Apr. 2025 Silver Cloud Expedition 08:30 am 06:30 pm
Apr. 22nd 2025 Tuesday, 22nd of Apr. 2025 Silver Shadow 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Jun. 20th 2025 Friday, 20th of Jun. 2025 MS Insignia 07:00 am 03:00 pm
Jul. 23rd 2025 Wednesday, 23rd of Jul. 2025 MS Regatta 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Aug. 10th 2025 Sunday, 10th of Aug. 2025 MS Regatta 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Aug. 20th 2025 Wednesday, 20th of Aug. 2025 MS Regatta 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Aug. 30th 2025 Saturday, 30th of Aug. 2025 MS Regatta 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 9th 2025 Tuesday, 9th of Sep. 2025 MS Regatta 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Sep. 21st 2025 Sunday, 21st of Sep. 2025 MS Regatta 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Oct. 9th 2025 Thursday, 9th of Oct. 2025 MS Regatta 09:00 am 06:00 pm
Oct. 13th 2025 Monday, 13th of Oct. 2025 Silver Cloud Expedition 12:00 pm 06:00 pm
Oct. 19th 2025 Sunday, 19th of Oct. 2025 MS Regatta 07:00 am 04:00 pm
Nov. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Nov. 2025 MS Zaandam 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Jan. 29th 2026 Thursday, 29th of Jan. 2026 MS Amera 08:00 am 08:00 pm
Feb. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Feb. 2026 Silver Dawn 09:00 am 10:00 pm
Feb. 27th 2026 Friday, 27th of Feb. 2026 Seven Seas Navigator 08:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 12th 2026 Thursday, 12th of Mar. 2026 MS Nieuw Amsterdam 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Mar. 19th 2026 Thursday, 19th of Mar. 2026 MS Vista 07:00 am 06:00 pm
Mar. 30th 2026 Monday, 30th of Mar. 2026 Silver Whisper 08:00 am 11:00 pm
Mar. 31st 2026 Tuesday, 31st of Mar. 2026 MS Zaandam 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 27th 2026 Monday, 27th of Apr. 2026 Silver Whisper 09:00 am 10:00 pm
May 25th 2026 Monday, 25th of May 2026 Silver Whisper 09:00 am 10:00 pm
Jun. 22nd 2026 Monday, 22nd of Jun. 2026 Silver Whisper 09:00 am 10:00 pm
Jul. 20th 2026 Monday, 20th of Jul. 2026 Silver Whisper 09:00 am 10:00 pm
Aug. 17th 2026 Monday, 17th of Aug. 2026 Silver Whisper 09:00 am 10:00 pm

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