Moorea · SpringMonth summary
Moorea weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Moorea in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 28°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Moorea. August remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Moorea in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Water at 25°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Moorea Spring marks the start of the good season in Moorea. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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, Moorea averages 28°C, 47% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Moorea in May
Is May a good time to visit Moorea?
May is an excellent time to visit Moorea (score 7.8/10). With 28°C, 10.6h of sunshine and 47% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Moorea in May?
With 28°C max and 10.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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