The month in detail
What to expect in January
January falls in the wet season in Bora Bora. Showers are often brief but intense. With 55% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Bora Bora.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Sea
28°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.9h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 13
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Bora Bora is August (8.0/10), 0.6 pt higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · French Polynesia
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 25°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 23°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 55%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Bora Bora ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
French PolynesiaTropical climate with a 8.0 → 7.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
16.50°S · 151.74°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bora Bora?
June is the best month with 24.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 7.5h of sunshine and 32.0% rainy days. The months of June & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Bora Bora get in June?
Bora Bora averages 7.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Bora Bora?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Bora Bora in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 24.0°C.
Is Bora Bora good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bora Bora scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Bora Bora?
January is the most difficult month to visit Bora Bora, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Bora Bora in January?
In January, the sea averages 28°C in Bora Bora: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Bora Bora in January?
The average UV index reaches 9 in January in Bora Bora (very high), with about 12.9h of daylight. Protection essential.