SeasonMapFrench Polynesia in May
May is one of French Polynesia's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 3 destinations average 85/100, led by Bora Bora at 87 — 27°C and 17 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 33°C and scores 84.
#3 of 12 months for French Polynesia · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in French Polynesia in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bora Bora | Island | 27°C | 73 mm · 17 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Moorea | Island | 26°C | 87 mm · 14 days | 85 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Papeete | Island | 33°C | 103 mm · 18 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 May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.