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Best time to visit Bora Bora
Bora Bora is tropically warm all year. The dry season from May to October is the best time, with less rain and pleasant humidity; November to April is wetter. The lagoon is always warm.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
September · Wet days
13.6 days/month
1991–2025: 9.8 days/month
+3.8 days/month · higher
March · Monthly precipitation
86.8 mm/month
1991–2025: 142.3 mm/month
-55.6 mm/month · lower
March · Sea temperature
29.3 °C
1991–2025: 29.1 °C
+0.3 °C · similar
March: 0/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 30 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Bora Bora: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 13.4 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 2 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine, sea temperature and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
September · 9.8
Most rainy days
December · 23.2
Most sunshine
November · 8.1 h
Warmest sea
March · 29.1 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
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| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 27 | 22 | 193 | 7.7 | 80 | 4.7 | 28 | 61 |
| February | 28 | 27 | 19 | 159 | 7.7 | 80 | 4.7 | 29 | 63 |
| March | 28 | 28 | 21 | 142 | 7.4 | 79 | 4.2 | 29 | 60 |
| April | 28 | 27 | 18 | 120 | 6.4 | 79 | 4.2 | 29 | 62 |
| May | 28 | 27 | 15 | 91 | 5.6 | 79 | 4.7 | 28 | 67 |
| June | 27 | 26 | 12 | 72 | 5.2 | 78 | 5.0 | 28 | 75 |
| July | 26 | 26 | 10 | 43 | 5.5 | 77 | 5.3 | 27 | 81 |
| August | 26 | 25 | 10 | 46 | 6.4 | 77 | 5.1 | 27 | 82 |
| September | 26 | 26 | 10 | 42 | 7.3 | 78 | 5.3 | 27 | 83 |
| October | 27 | 26 | 15 | 84 | 7.9 | 79 | 4.9 | 27 | 73 |
| November | 27 | 26 | 17 | 112 | 8.1 | 80 | 4.6 | 28 | 68 |
| December | 28 | 27 | 23 | 223 | 7.6 | 81 | 4.5 | 28 | 62 |
Climate through the year
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bora Bora?
The strongest climate months are June, July, August, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Bora Bora?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Bora Bora are practically tied in February, March and April at around 28 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Bora Bora?
In March, at around 29 °C.