French Polynesia
Bora Bora in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
The deciding difference
April falls between a wetter March and a drier May.
Practical conclusion
Air and sea stay very warm. Travellers who value lower rain risk will find the clearer advantage in May.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
62/100 · #9
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#8
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: none
Bora Bora · AprilPhoto: The TerraMar Project · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 28 | 28 | 21 | 142 | 7.4 | 79 | 4.2 | 29 | 60 |
| April (selected) | 28 | 27 | 18 | 120 | 6.4 | 79 | 4.2 | 29 | 62 |
| May | 28 | 27 | 15 | 91 | 5.6 | 79 | 4.7 | 28 | 67 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (62/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -2 | +0.1 °C | +0.1 °C | +2.7 | +21.9 mm | +1 h | +0.2 % | ±0 m/s | +0.1 °C |
| May | +5 | -0.4 °C | -0.4 °C | -2.7 | -29 mm | -0.8 h | -0.4 % | +0.5 m/s | -0.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Bora Bora in April?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Bora Bora in April?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Bora Bora in April?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 120 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Bora Bora?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Bora Bora. For a beach trip: July, August, September and October. April is not among them.