French Polynesia in May

May is French Polynesia's 4th-best month (rank 4 of 12): its 4 destinations average 82/100, led by Moorea at 85 — 30°C and 15 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 35°C and scores 82.

#4 of 12 months for French Polynesia · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇵🇫 French Polynesia, month by month

82/100 in May
  1. 66Jan
  2. 71Feb
  3. 78Mar
  4. 77Apr
  5. 82May
  6. 80Jun
  7. 83Jul
  8. 86Aug
  9. 86Sep
  10. 80Oct
  11. 73Nov
  12. 68Dec

Where in French Polynesia in May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1MooreaIsland30°C94 mm · 15 days85 tier A—
2Bora BoraIsland27°C95 mm · 18 days84 tier A—
3PapeeteIsland35°C107 mm · 19 days82 tier A—
4Teahupo'oBeach28°C194 mm · 23 days77 tier B—

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.

What's on in French Polynesia in May

Seasons in force

Dry season · 3 places

Peak crowds at 1 of French Polynesia's 3 well-known places this month.

Better months for French Polynesia

August · 86/100September · 86/100July · 83/100Weakest: January · 66/100
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