Moorea, French PolynesiaQuick decision
When to visit Moorea?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–26°C in August
🌧 Least rain
42% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (78%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Beaches & lagoonsMay–Oct — Temae Beach, Cook's Bay, crystal water.
Whales & dolphinsJul–Nov — humpback whales in the lagoon, dolphin swims.
Pineapple & farmingYear-round — Moorea is the pineapple island, plantations, fresh juice.
Belvédère viewpointYear-round — viewpoint over both bays, forest hike.
Monthly climate data
Moorea weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 25°C | 28°C | 78% | 10.0 | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 25°C | 28°C | 76% | 9.5 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°C | 28°C | 72% | 5.3 | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 25°C | 28°C | 69% | 7.4 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 28°C | 47% | 3.8 | 10.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 24°C | 27°C | 51% | 4.2 | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 26°C | 40% | 2.8 | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 23°C | 26°C | 42% | 2.7 | 11.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 23°C | 26°C | 46% | 3.3 | 11.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 27°C | 54% | 4.6 | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 27°C | 69% | 6.6 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 28°C | 75% | 9.3 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
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.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 28°C, 63% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 26°C, 44% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 27°C, 56% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 28°C, 76% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 42% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 78% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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