Bora Bora · SpringMonth summary
Bora Bora weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
61% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bora Bora in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Bora Bora. August remains slightly better (+0.4 pts).
By trip type
Bora Bora in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Spring marks the start of the good season in Bora Bora. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 61% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 22°C | 24°C | 84% | 9.9 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 23°C | 25°C | 75% | 9.5 | 11.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 23°C | 25°C | 77% | 5.0 | 11.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 23°C | 25°C | 77% | 6.9 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 23°C | 24°C | 61% | 3.3 | 10.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 22°C | 24°C | 55% | 3.7 | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 22°C | 23°C | 51% | 2.2 | 10.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 22°C | 23°C | 40% | 2.1 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 23°C | 45% | 2.7 | 11.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 22°C | 23°C | 56% | 4.4 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 22°C | 24°C | 72% | 6.6 | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 22°C | 24°C | 77% | 8.7 | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Bora Bora averages 24°C, 61% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bora Bora in May
Is May a good time to visit Bora Bora?
May is an acceptable time for Bora Bora (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Bora Bora in May?
Yes, 61% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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