PF Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Bora Bora
Which Season to Choose?

Bora Bora, pearl of the Pacific — turquoise lagoon, overwater bungalows and Mount Otemanu.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -16.5°N 151.74°W
AugustBest month
23°COptimal temperature
40%Rainy days

When to visit Bora Bora?

🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–23°C in August
🌧 Least rain
40% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (84%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10

Best time by type of trip

🏨Overwater BungalowsMay–October — iconic stay, crystalline lagoon.
🤿Diving & SnorkellingMay–November — manta rays, lemon sharks and coral garden.
🛶Lagoon ExcursionYear-round — outrigger tour, stingrays and picnic.
🏔️Mount OtemanuMay–October — hike and lagoon panorama.

Bora Bora weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌧️ January22°C24°C84%9.911.7h7.0/10
⛅ February23°C25°C75%9.511.5h7.1/10
⛅ March23°C25°C77%5.011.2h7.1/10
⛅ April23°C25°C77%6.910.6h7.1/10
🌦️ May23°C24°C61%3.310.2h7.2/10
🌦️ June22°C24°C55%3.710.1h7.3/10
🌦️ July22°C23°C51%2.210.4h7.4/10
🌤️ August22°C23°C40%2.110.6h7.6/10
🌤️ September22°C23°C45%2.711.2h7.5/10
🌦️ October22°C23°C56%4.411.7h7.3/10
🌧️ November22°C24°C72%6.611.9h7.1/10
🌧️ December22°C24°C77%8.711.9h7.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 25°C, 72% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 23°C, 49% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 23°C, 58% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 24°C, 79% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

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Frequently asked questions

August is ideal with 40% rainy days and 23°C.
January is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 23°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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