French Polynesia
Bora Bora Weather & Climate
The Society Islands' jewel: a volcanic peak ringed by the most perfect lagoon on earth
28°C
Max sea
28°C
Max air
May
Best month
38mm
Driest month
The Society Islands' jewel: a volcanic peak ringed by the most perfect lagoon on earth
Bora Bora is French Polynesia's most celebrated island and, for many, the template against which all tropical island destinations are measured. A central volcanic peak — Mount Otemanu — rises to 727m above a lagoon of such extraordinary colour that photographs of it routinely look over-processed. The iconic overwater bungalows that now feature in beach resort advertising worldwide were invented here in the 1960s. The lagoon's shallow reef sections are alive with blacktip reef sharks, rays and colourful fish that can be fed by hand, while deeper areas offer exceptional drift diving.
When to go: May to October is the dry and cooler season, with slightly less intense heat. July and August are peak season.
The best months to visit Bora Bora are May, June, July. Peak season is May with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 28°C | 282mm | 9 | 16 |
| Feb | 28°C | 28°C | 208mm | 9 | 16 |
| Mar | 28°C | 28°C | 144mm | 10 | 15 |
| Apr | 28°C | 28°C | 103mm | 10 | 14 |
| May | 27°C | 27°C | 63mm | 9 | 13 |
| Jun | 26°C | 26°C | 45mm | 8 | 12 |
| Jul | 25°C | 26°C | 41mm | 8 | 12 |
| Aug | 25°C | 26°C | 38mm | 8 | 12 |
| Sep | 26°C | 26°C | 53mm | 9 | 13 |
| Oct | 27°C | 27°C | 89mm | 9 | 14 |
| Nov | 28°C | 28°C | 147mm | 10 | 15 |
| Dec | 28°C | 28°C | 229mm | 9 | 16 |
The best time to visit Bora Bora is May, June, July. Peak season is May when temperatures reach 27°C with very little rain. May to October is the dry and cooler season, with slightly less intense heat. July and August are peak season.
Sea temperatures in Bora Bora range from 26°C in June to 28°C in January. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Bora Bora average 28°C with sea temperatures of 28°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is August with 38mm. The wettest month sees 282mm. Bora Bora receives 1442mm annually.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (282mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (208mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (144mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (103mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (63mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (45mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (41mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (38mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (53mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (89mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (147mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (229mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
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