Bora Bora · WinterMonth summary
Bora Bora weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
72°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
84% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bora Bora in January?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in January (7.0/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Bora Bora in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Bora Bora enjoys 24°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 84% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 January, Bora Bora averages 75°F, 84% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -44%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bora Bora in January
Is January a good time to visit Bora Bora?
January is an acceptable time for Bora Bora (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Bora Bora in January?
Yes, 84% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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