Best time to visit French Polynesia
The best time to visit French Polynesia is May, August and September, when its 2 destinations average 83/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 68/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 French Polynesia destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
French Polynesia climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69 | 26.4°C | 301 mm | Papeete 70 |
| February | 78 | 26.6°C | 179 mm | Papeete 78 |
| March | 81 | 27.1°C | 140 mm | Bora Bora 82 |
| April | 82 | 26.9°C | 119 mm | Bora Bora 83 |
| May | 83 | 26.5°C | 88 mm | Bora Bora 84 |
| June | 80 | 25.7°C | 114 mm | Bora Bora 80 |
| July | 81 | 25°C | 91 mm | Bora Bora 81 |
| August | 83 | 24.9°C | 87 mm | Bora Bora 84 |
| September | 83 | 24.8°C | 82 mm | Bora Bora 83 |
| October | 78 | 25.2°C | 155 mm | Bora Bora 79 |
| November | 72 | 25.6°C | 271 mm | Bora Bora 73 |
| December | 68 | 26.1°C | 326 mm | Bora Bora 68 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every French Polynesia destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 2 destinations in French Polynesia
French Polynesia — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit French Polynesia?
- May, August and September. Across French Polynesia's 2 destinations, May averages 83/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 26.5°C and 88 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit French Polynesia?
- December, averaging 68/100 — mean highs of 26.1°C and 326 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in French Polynesia?
- March, with mean daily highs of 27.1°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in French Polynesia?
- December, averaging 326 mm of rain.