On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit French Polynesia. We created climate tables and charts for the locations of Tahiti und Bora-Bora. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit French Polynesia for your holiday.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit French Polynesia for your holiday.
Climate Overview
21 °C to 31 °C
26 °C to 29 °C
1.81 – 12.48 in (4 – 15 Days of Rain)
Average Annual Temperature is between 25.8 °C (Tahiti) and 27.1 °C (Bora Bora)
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Best Time to Visit French Polynesia: Overview
JanuaryJan Up to 12.4 in of rainof rain | FebruaryFeb Up to 9.18 in of rainof rain | MarchMar Very hot und wet Up to 7.68 in of rainof rain | AprilApr Good time to traveltime increasingly dry | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in French Polynesia | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in French Polynesia |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in French Polynesia | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in French Polynesia | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in French Polynesia | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in French Polynesia | NovemberNov Suitabletime to traveltime increasingly wet | DecemberDec Up to 12.48 in of rainof rain |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (French Polynesia) in the following overview.Location | Best Time to Travel |
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Tahiti | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Bora-Bora | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Papeete | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Bora Bora | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Moorea | May, June, July, August, September, and October |
Climate Charts French Polynesia
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Tahiti
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables French Polynesia
In the following, you will find some climate tables for French Polynesia, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Tahiti (French Polynesia)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
Night Temperature | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° |
Water Temperature | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° |
Precipitation (inch) | 12.4 | 9.17 | 7.68 | 5.55 | 3.62 | 2.36 | 2.4 | 1.89 | 1.81 | 3.58 | 6.38 | 12.48 |
Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 13 |
Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Tahiti is 25.8 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: March (27 °C)
Coldest month: August (24.3 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Tahiti is 28 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
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Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 69.33 inch on 100 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January, February, March, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 41.73 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Tahiti.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Bora-Bora (French Polynesia)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 30° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° |
Night Temperature | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
Water Temperature | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
Precipitation (inch) | 10.58 | 9.18 | 6.96 | 7.19 | 5.11 | 3.87 | 3.28 | 2.35 | 2.58 | 3.93 | 8.02 | 11.05 |
Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Bora-Bora is 27 °C.Warmest month: March (28 °C)
Coldest month: July (26 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Bora-Bora is 29 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 74.1 inchRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January, February, March, April, November, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 52.98 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Bora-Bora.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, August is the sunniest month with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Bora Bora: Shark and Snorkeling Safari
Tours
from 95 $ »
Enjoy snorkelling in the aquamarine waters of Bora Bora on a two and a half-hour shark safari. Search for Black Tip sharks, Sting rays, Moray eels and tropical fishes
Bora Bora by Land and Sea: 4WD Safari and Snorkel
Safaris & wildlife activities
from 215 $ »
Explore the volcanic island of Bora Bora by 4WD vehicle and get panoramic views of the South Pacific from different lookout points. Enjoy lunch at an iconic restaurant, and then search for stingrays and sharks in the lagoon.
Bora Bora: Jet Ski, Lunch & Shark/ Ray Safari
Tours
from 259 $ »
Take a jet ski (single or shared), zip around the Polynesian paradise with an experienced guide. After lunch , hop in a powerboat to a shallow lagoon and search for black tip reef sharks and stingrays
More information about the best things to do: French Polynesia
More attractions
Bora Bora Luxury Tour and Beach Picnic | Bora Bora Adventure Day: 4X4 and Jet Ski with Lunch | Bora Bora Jet Ski Tour | Bora Bora: Island Tour and Mountains Getaway by Quad Bike | Bora Bora: Lagoon Tour and Snorkeling Experience | Bora Bora: Quintrex 13′ Boat Rental | Bora Bora: Combo Sunset Cruise & Romantic Dinner |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Tahiti (Station Faa’a)
few clouds, 25.2 °C
Clouds: 20 % Wind: 3 mph O
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 78 %
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 78 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 09:30 am
The next days …
7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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26 °C to 26 °C | 26 °C to 26 °C | 26 °C to 27 °C | 26 °C to 27 °C | 26 °C to 27 °C | 26 °C to 27 °C |
26 °C to 26 °C | 26 °C to 26 °C | 26 °C to 27 °C | 26 °C to 27 °C | 26 °C to 27 °C | 26 °C to 27 °C |
Clouds: 2 % | Clouds: 52 % | Clouds: 97 % | Clouds: 19 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 72 % |
No Precipitation | 0.05 in of rain | 0.05 in of rain | 0.09 in of rain | 0.28 in of rain | 0.45 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Important Regions and Cities
We have extended climate information for the following regions:South Pacific Islands: Regions
French Polynesia is part of the holiday destination South Pacific Islands. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:South Pacific Islands | Palau | Guam | Micronesiea | Solomon Islands | New Caledonia | Vanuatu | Fiji | Tuvalu | Nauru | Kiribati | Tonga | Samoa | American Samoa | Cook Islands |
Share your Experience and Win
We want to know: how was the weather during your French Polynesia holiday? You can win a travel coupon of 1000 $. The price will be raffled among all submissions.
French Polynesia: Experiences of our Visitors
The weather was perfect for this holiday. Every day the sun was shining, not a single day was raining and the average temperature was 27 degrees. It was very well to endure!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
And just 3 days on Bora Bora. Only storm getting stronger and stronger.
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed
3 weeks vacation, including a day with rain shower which lasted about 30 min.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent