French Polynesia in October

October is French Polynesia's 6th-best month (rank 6 of 12): its 4 destinations average 80/100, led by Bora Bora at 83 — 25°C and 19 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 34°C and scores 80.

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

🇵🇫 French Polynesia, month by month

80/100 in October
  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 October

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Bora BoraIsland25°C117 mm · 19 days83 tier A—
2MooreaIsland29°C125 mm · 13 days83 tier A—
3PapeeteIsland34°C151 mm · 18 days80 tier A—
4Teahupo'oBeach27°C251 mm · 26 days75 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 October 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 October

  • Humpback season · Bora Bora · 20 Jul – 20 Nov (usually)
  • Hawaiki Nui Va'a finish · Bora Bora · 28 Oct – 10 Nov (usually)
  • Humpback whale season · Moorea and 1 more place · 20 Jul – 20 Nov

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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