Temp on TP (air temp and inside) between Tahiti and Cook Islands?

[murphysmum]

Hello...

We're leaving May 6 on TP and I'm curious if it's necessary to take any kind of a wrap/shawl for evenings at sea or in the dining room. I like to travel light and would like to avoid extra items if possible.

I've found a lot of information about what to wear (or not) on formal nights, but nothing about ship/air temperatures in the evening.

Thanks very much for any information you can provide. This is my first time in French Polynesia and I'm QUITE excited about this trip!

Murphysmum;)

[Spikesgirl]

There really isn't any change in the air temps from day to night, as fas as I could tell. The humidity keeps it pretty warm around the clock. The only time I was cold was inside the ship's area where they love to crank the A/C. I was constantly turning it off in our cabin because the room was freezing.

Aside from that, I was comfortable there in a short sleeve shirt in the dead of night and I'm always cold.

Charlie

[Spikesgirl]

There really isn't any change in the air temps from day to night, as fas as I could tell. The humidity keeps it pretty warm around the clock. The only time I was cold was inside the ship's area where they love to crank the A/C. I was constantly turning it off in our cabin because the room was freezing.

Aside from that, I was comfortable there in a short sleeve shirt in the dead of night and I'm always cold.

Charlie

P.S. if you leave your shawl behind and do want one, check out the bd shawls that they have for sale on the main street in Papaette. They were about $15 USD and beautifully made! And small!

[JenAMR]

It was still hot at night....def won't need anything for outdoors, however inside it's pretty cool and especially if you are out in the sun all day you really notice it. I tended to be cold at dinner and wore a light cardigan half the time. If you have short sleeves that might help (I had sleeveless dresses). The plane was also freezing on the way over a;nd there were no controls to turn it off on air tahiti. I had a fleece and a blanket and i was still cold. I would try to bring one light sweater or something that can be used either on the plane, in the dining room etc. just in case.

[vette]

I agree with Jen. The dining rooms are cool, especially after a day out in the Tahitian sun. A light sweater or wrap would be useful, if you tend to get cool. I am like a furnace, so the a/c in the dining room was a welcome relief.

Outside at night is very warm, so you will not need anything extra to enjoy the deck party.

We just returned from our days in paradise. You will have a fantastic time!

Vette

[candydane]

P.S. if you leave your shawl behind and do want one, check out the bd shawls that they have for sale on the main street in Papaette. They were about $15 USD and beautifully made! And small!

Buying a shawl in Papeete sounds like fun! What do you mean by "bd shawls"? Are they bright and "Polynesian" print? How about material?

Seems like I've always seen the $10 solid color faux Pashmina shawls for sale on ships, but something colorful would be a fun change. Plus one less thing I'd have to take -- and of course one more thing I'd have to bring home!

[murphysmum]

Thanks to all of you for the advice on temperature. You've collectively convinced me to take along a light shawl AND check out the shawls at the marketplace in Papeete.

murphysmum

[NAS-KARR]

A thanks from Steve & Lisa too, that's great info, we hate ice cold dinning rooms especially.

CIAO,

[AZbeachboy]

When I first arrived in the Philippians I could hardly breath from the humidity. I have not had much trouble with it since. Is Tahaiti the same when you get off the plane. It took my breath away and I couldn't wait to get inside.

[Spikesgirl]

Candydane - sorry it was a case of sloppy fingers - that should read: bed shawl and they were these beautifully woven lacey things, i saw they in various colors, but all one color, black or white or red or blue, etc. Incredibly crafted and extremely inexpensive - I wish I'd brought more home. They were just right for keeping off the chill.

Charlie

[vette]

The market place sold pareos, which is like a sarong, but these could also be used as a shawl, very colorful and made of a light cotton material. You will be instructed on tying these several times during the week.

Azbeachboy - Yes, the humidity is that thick. Being from Arizona too, I had a hard time dealing with it at first, by the end of the week you get used to it.

Vette

[candydane]

Candydane - sorry it was a case of sloppy fingers - that should read: bed shawl and they were these beautifully woven lacey things, i saw they in various colors, but all one color, black or white or red or blue, etc. Incredibly crafted and extremely inexpensive - I wish I'd brought more home. They were just right for keeping off the chill.

Charlie

Thanks. I'll be sure to check them out!