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Bora Bora, French Polynesia · Tropical

Bora Bora in February: go or not?

Good time. Bora Bora in February gets 7.5/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 16.50°S · 151.74°W
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Bora Bora · February
7.5
23–25°
Temperature
54%
Rain
7h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Gabor Koszegi via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in February

February falls in the wet season in Bora Bora. Showers are often brief but intense. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.

February ranks 10 out of 12 months in Bora Bora. Compared to January: +2°F daytime, +0.7h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Sea
29°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.5h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 15
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Bora Bora is August (8.0/10), 0.5 pt higher than February.

See August →See all 12 months →
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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 · 77°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 73°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 55%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Bora Bora ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
French Polynesia
Tropical 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 75°F highs, 72°F 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 72°F, while afternoon highs average 75°F.
Is Bora Bora good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Bora Bora scores 7.1/10 on average — Acceptable 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 February?
In February, the sea averages 84°F in Bora Bora: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Bora Bora in February?
The average UV index reaches 8 in February in Bora Bora (very high), with about 12.5h of daylight. Protection essential.