Rangiroa Atoll est un atoll corallien situé dans l'archipel des Tuamotu, en Polynésie française. Il est le deuxième plus grand atoll du monde et est l'un des plus beaux atolls de Polynésie. Il est situé à environ 350 kilomètres à l'est de Tahiti et à environ 1 500 kilomètres à l'est de la Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Rangiroa est formé par plus de 300 îles et îlots reliés entre eux par des passes. La plus grande île, Tiputa, est située à l'est de l'atoll et abrite la seule ville, Avatoru. L'atoll est entouré par des récifs coralliens qui forment un lagon intérieur étendu, qui est le plus grand lagon intérieur du monde.
Rangiroa est célèbre pour ses eaux claires et ses récifs coralliens abritant une variété de poissons tropicaux et de coraux. Il est également connu pour ses activités de plongée sous-marine et de plongée en apnée, qui offrent des points de vue spectaculaires sur le monde sous-marin.
Rangiroa est une île riche en histoire. Il a été peuplé par les Polynésiens depuis des milliers d'années et était un lieu de commerce et de trafic entre les îles. L'atoll a été découvert par le navigateur européen Louis Antoine de Bougainville en 1768. Il a été colonisé par la France en 1880 et est devenu une partie de la Polynésie française en 1946.
Les habitants de Rangiroa sont principalement des pêcheurs et des marins qui vivent dans les petites villes et les villages autour de l'atoll. La population est principalement d'origine polynésienne et leur culture est conservée dans les traditions et les coutumes locales. La langue principale est le tahitien, mais la plupart des habitants parlent également le français.
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Le climat à Rangiroa Atoll en Polynésie française est chaud et humide toute l'année, avec des précipitations abondantes. En été (de novembre à avril), les températures sont chaudes et humides, atteignant des maximales de 28 ° C et des minimales de 24 ° C. En hiver (de mai à octobre), les températures sont plus fraîches et les pluies sont moins fréquentes. Les maximales atteignent généralement 24 ° C et les minimales 18 ° C. Les vents soufflent généralement de l'Est et de l'Ouest et peuvent être assez forts. Les températures de l'eau de mer sont généralement comprises entre 24 et 28 ° C.
Our weather forecast for Rangiroa Atoll 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. 12th 2025 Dec. 12th 2025 | max: 27.4 °C min: 26.8 °C |
23.4 m/s 25.2 m/s |
64.3 % 23.2 m |
80.6 % 1,011 hPa |
05:14:15 18:14:46 |
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| Dec. 13th 2025 Dec. 13th 2025 | max: 27.4 °C min: 26.4 °C |
21.6 m/s 23.8 m/s |
67.5 % 22.4 m |
80.1 % 1,011 hPa |
05:14:38 18:15:19 |
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| Dec. 14th 2025 Dec. 14th 2025 | max: 27.5 °C min: 26.7 °C |
21.6 m/s 24.1 m/s |
95.8 % 23.2 m |
79.9 % 1,010 hPa |
05:15:02 18:15:52 |
|
| Dec. 15th 2025 Dec. 15th 2025 | max: 26.9 °C min: 25 °C |
15.8 m/s 16.2 m/s |
100.0 % 22.5 m |
79.2 % 1,010 hPa |
05:15:27 18:16:25 |
|
| Dec. 16th 2025 Dec. 16th 2025 | max: 27.4 °C min: 26.3 °C |
14.8 m/s 15.8 m/s |
54.3 % 23.8 m |
76.9 % 1,011 hPa |
05:15:53 18:16:57 |
|
| Dec. 17th 2025 Dec. 17th 2025 | max: 27.5 °C min: 26.4 °C |
19.1 m/s 19.1 m/s |
83.2 % 22.5 m |
78.5 % 1,011 hPa |
05:16:19 18:17:29 |
|
| Dec. 18th 2025 Dec. 18th 2025 | max: 27.4 °C min: 26.8 °C |
20.9 m/s 20.5 m/s |
87.1 % 24.1 m |
74.7 % 1,011 hPa |
05:16:46 18:18:00 |
|
| Dec. 19th 2025 Dec. 19th 2025 | max: 27.5 °C min: 26.7 °C |
18.0 m/s 18.7 m/s |
96.8 % 23.1 m |
77.2 % 1,012 hPa |
05:17:14 18:18:31 |
|
| Dec. 20th 2025 Dec. 20th 2025 | max: 27.5 °C min: 26.8 °C |
23.4 m/s 25.2 m/s |
71.2 % 22.7 m |
79.3 % 1,011 hPa |
05:17:43 18:19:01 |
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| Dec. 21st 2025 Dec. 21st 2025 | max: 27.5 °C min: 26.7 °C |
22.9 m/s 24.7 m/s |
7.8 % 23.6 m |
77.1 % 1,010 hPa |
05:18:13 18:19:31 |
|
| Dec. 22nd 2025 Dec. 22nd 2025 | max: 26.7 °C min: 26 °C |
20.9 m/s 18.4 m/s |
67.6 % 22.0 m |
76.0 % 1,009 hPa |
05:18:43 18:20:00 |
|
| Dec. 23rd 2025 Dec. 23rd 2025 | max: 26.8 °C min: 26.3 °C |
18.4 m/s 20.2 m/s |
94.3 % 16.4 m |
74.3 % 1,008 hPa |
05:19:13 18:20:29 |
|
| Dec. 24th 2025 Dec. 24th 2025 | max: 26.7 °C min: 25.8 °C |
26.6 m/s 26.3 m/s |
96.0 % 15.2 m |
77.0 % 1,010 hPa |
05:19:45 18:20:56 |
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| Dec. 25th 2025 Dec. 25th 2025 | max: 27.4 °C min: 25.9 °C |
25.9 m/s 25.8 m/s |
95.8 % 18.7 m |
76.6 % 1,010 hPa |
05:20:17 18:21:23 |
|
| Dec. 26th 2025 Dec. 26th 2025 | max: 27.3 °C min: 26.6 °C |
23.4 m/s 24.6 m/s |
83.3 % 19.3 m |
75.7 % 1,012 hPa |
05:20:49 18:21:50 |
Would you like to travel to Rangiroa Atoll 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 Rangiroa Atoll.
| Date | Ship | Passaengers (min - max) | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 10th 2026 Saturday, 10th of Jan. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jan. 25th 2026 Sunday, 25th of Jan. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 11:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 27th 2026 Tuesday, 27th of Jan. 2026 | Crystal Serenity | 740 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Feb. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Feb. 2026 | MS Amera | 835 | 08:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Feb. 11th 2026 Wednesday, 11th of Feb. 2026 | Seven Seas Mariner | 708 - 779 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 21st 2026 Saturday, 21st of Feb. 2026 | Seabourn Quest | 450 - 540 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Feb. 28th 2026 Saturday, 28th of Feb. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Feb. 28th 2026 Saturday, 28th of Feb. 2026 | Seven Seas Navigator | 490 - 557 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 3rd 2026 Tuesday, 3rd of Mar. 2026 | Seabourn Quest | 450 - 540 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Mar. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Mar. 2026 | Seven Seas Navigator | 490 - 557 | 01:30 pm | 09:30 pm | |
| Mar. 13th 2026 Friday, 13th of Mar. 2026 | Seabourn Quest | 450 - 540 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Mar. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Mar. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 11:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 21st 2026 Saturday, 21st of Mar. 2026 | MS Vista | 1218 - 1469 | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 27th 2026 Friday, 27th of Mar. 2026 | Scenic Eclipse II | 228 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Apr. 11th 2026 Saturday, 11th of Apr. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| May 10th 2026 Sunday, 10th of May 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| May 16th 2026 Saturday, 16th of May 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| May 31st 2026 Sunday, 31st of May 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 11:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jun. 28th 2026 Sunday, 28th of Jun. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 11:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jul. 26th 2026 Sunday, 26th of Jul. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Aug. 1st 2026 Saturday, 1st of Aug. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Aug. 23rd 2026 Sunday, 23rd of Aug. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 11:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Sep. 20th 2026 Sunday, 20th of Sep. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Sep. 26th 2026 Saturday, 26th of Sep. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Oct. 7th 2026 Wednesday, 7th of Oct. 2026 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 12:30 pm | |
| Oct. 15th 2026 Thursday, 15th of Oct. 2026 | MS Riviera | 1258 - 1447 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Oct. 17th 2026 Saturday, 17th of Oct. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Nov. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Nov. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 11:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Nov. 2026 | MS Zaandam | 1432 - 1718 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 4th 2026 Wednesday, 4th of Nov. 2026 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 12:30 pm | |
| Nov. 28th 2026 Saturday, 28th of Nov. 2026 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 09:00 am | 02:30 pm | |
| Dec. 2nd 2026 Wednesday, 2nd of Dec. 2026 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 12:30 pm | |
| Dec. 5th 2026 Saturday, 5th of Dec. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Dec. 27th 2026 Sunday, 27th of Dec. 2026 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 11:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 30th 2026 Wednesday, 30th of Dec. 2026 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 12:30 pm | |
| Jan. 13th 2027 Wednesday, 13th of Jan. 2027 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 12:30 pm | |
| Jan. 19th 2027 Tuesday, 19th of Jan. 2027 | Vasco da Gama | 1260 - 1512 | 07:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 25th 2027 Monday, 25th of Jan. 2027 | MS Artania | 1188 - 1260 | 09:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 27th 2027 Wednesday, 27th of Jan. 2027 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 184 - 264 | 06:30 am | 12:30 pm | |
| Feb. 6th 2027 Saturday, 6th of Feb. 2027 | Crystal Serenity | 740 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Feb. 7th 2027 Sunday, 7th of Feb. 2027 | Seabourn Quest | 450 - 540 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 15th 2027 Monday, 15th of Mar. 2027 | MS Amadea | 508 - 624 | 10:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| May 1st 2027 Saturday, 1st of May 2027 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| May 9th 2027 Sunday, 9th of May 2027 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 08:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jun. 6th 2027 Sunday, 6th of Jun. 2027 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jun. 12th 2027 Saturday, 12th of Jun. 2027 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jul. 4th 2027 Sunday, 4th of Jul. 2027 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 08:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Aug. 1st 2027 Sunday, 1st of Aug. 2027 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Aug. 7th 2027 Saturday, 7th of Aug. 2027 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 07:30 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Aug. 29th 2027 Sunday, 29th of Aug. 2027 | LE PAUL GAUGUIN | 352 | 08:30 am | 04:00 pm |
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.| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tiputa in French Polynesia | 14,18 km |
| Makatea in French Polynesia | 108,95 km |
| Manihi in French Polynesia | 192,44 km |
| Fakarava Atoll in French Polynesia | 247,24 km |
