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Bora Bora in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Bora Bora in December is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 23 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
62/100 · #9
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#12
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Bora Bora · DecemberPhoto: The TerraMar Project · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 23 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 27 | 26 | 17 | 112 | 8.1 | 80 | 4.6 | 28 | 68 |
| December (selected) | 28 | 27 | 23 | 223 | 7.6 | 81 | 4.5 | 28 | 62 |
| January | 28 | 27 | 22 | 193 | 7.7 | 80 | 4.7 | 28 | 61 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +6 | -0.4 °C | -0.4 °C | -6 | -111.3 mm | +0.5 h | -0.8 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.4 °C |
| January | -1 | +0.2 °C | +0.2 °C | -0.8 | -29.8 mm | +0.1 h | -0.6 % | +0.1 m/s | +0.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Bora Bora in December?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Bora Bora in December?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Bora Bora in December?
The curated estimate is about 23 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 223 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. December is not among them.