French Polynesia in August
August is French Polynesia's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 4 destinations average 86/100, led by Bora Bora at 88 — 24°C and 13 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 32°C and scores 87.
#1 of 12 months for French Polynesia · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
🇵🇫 French Polynesia, month by month
86/100 in AugustWhere in French Polynesia in August
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in French Polynesia in August
- Heiva i Bora Bora · Bora Bora · 26 Jun – 2 Aug
- European summer peak · Bora Bora · 25 Jun – 31 Aug
- Humpback season · Bora Bora · 20 Jul – 20 Nov (usually)
- Humpback whale season · Moorea and 1 more place · 20 Jul – 20 Nov
- Tahiti Pro at Teahupo'o · Papeete · 1–25 Aug (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of French Polynesia's 3 well-known places this month.