Bora Bora, French PolynesiaQuick decision
When to visit Bora Bora?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–73°F in August
🌧 Least rain
40% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (84%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10
By trip type
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.
Monthly climate data
Bora Bora weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 72°F | 75°F | 84% | 0.4in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 73°F | 77°F | 75% | 0.4in | 11.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 73°F | 77°F | 77% | 0.2in | 11.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 73°F | 77°F | 77% | 0.3in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 73°F | 75°F | 61% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 72°F | 75°F | 55% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 72°F | 73°F | 51% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 72°F | 73°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 73°F | 45% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 72°F | 73°F | 56% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 72°F | 75°F | 72% | 0.3in | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 72°F | 75°F | 77% | 0.3in | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
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.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 25°F, 72% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 23°F, 49% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°F, 58% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 24°F, 79% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 40% rainy days and 23°F.
January is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 23°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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