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Bora Bora in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Bora Bora in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 22 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
61/100 · #11
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#11
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#4
Published best categories: none
Bora Bora · JanuaryPhoto: The TerraMar Project · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 22 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 28 | 27 | 23 | 223 | 7.6 | 81 | 4.5 | 28 | 62 |
| January (selected) | 28 | 27 | 22 | 193 | 7.7 | 80 | 4.7 | 28 | 61 |
| February | 28 | 27 | 19 | 159 | 7.7 | 80 | 4.7 | 29 | 63 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (61/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +1 | -0.2 °C | -0.2 °C | +0.8 | +29.8 mm | -0.1 h | +0.6 % | -0.1 m/s | -0.3 °C |
| February | +2 | +0.1 °C | +0.1 °C | -3.1 | -34.8 mm | ±0 h | ±0 % | ±0 m/s | +0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Bora Bora in January?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Bora Bora in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Bora Bora in January?
The curated estimate is about 22 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 193 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. January is not among them.