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Bora Bora weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
May–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Bora Bora

May–Oct is drier, cooler and sunnier; Jul–Aug is busiest and priciest. Nov–Apr is hot, humid and rainy, with occasional cyclone risk.

Bora Bora weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
25°30°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January28°C82°F27°C81°F206 mm80%Rainy
February28°C82°F27°C81°F180 mm80%Rainy
March28°C83°F28°C82°F144 mm79%Pleasant
April28°C83°F28°C82°F121 mm79%Pleasant
May28°C82°F27°C81°F94 mm79%Pleasant
June27°C81°F26°C80°F60 mm78%Pleasant
July27°C80°F26°C79°F43 mm77%Pleasant
August26°C79°F26°C78°F39 mm77%Pleasant
September26°C80°F26°C78°F34 mm78%Pleasant
October27°C80°F26°C79°F74 mm79%Pleasant
November27°C81°F27°C80°F114 mm80%Pleasant
December28°C82°F27°C81°F210 mm80%Rainy

Best months across French Polynesia

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
Bora BoraMay–OctMar (28°C)
TahitiMay–OctMar (28°C)
MooreaMay–OctMar (28°C)
RangiroaMay–OctMar (28°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Bora Bora?

May–Oct. May–Oct is drier, cooler and sunnier; Jul–Aug is busiest and priciest. Nov–Apr is hot, humid and rainy, with occasional cyclone risk.

When is the rainy season in Bora Bora?

Rain peaks in December with about 210 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Dec–Feb.

What is the hottest month in Bora Bora?

March, with average highs of 28°C (83°F).

How cold does Bora Bora get?

The coolest nights are in August, averaging 26°C (78°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.