SeasonMapFrench Polynesia in August
August is one of French Polynesia's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 3 destinations average 86/100, led by Bora Bora at 88 — 24°C and 13 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 30°C and scores 84.
#2 of 12 months for French Polynesia · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in French Polynesia in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bora Bora | Island | 24°C | 73 mm · 13 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Moorea | Island | 24°C | 79 mm · 10 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Papeete | Island | 30°C | 101 mm · 13 days | 84 tier A | Yes |
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.