SeasonMapFrench Polynesia in October
October is French Polynesia's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 3 destinations average 79/100, led by Bora Bora at 80 — 26°C and 18 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 31°C and scores 77.
#8 of 12 months for French Polynesia · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in French Polynesia in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bora Bora | Island | 26°C | 138 mm · 18 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 2 | Moorea | Island | 24°C | 149 mm · 13 days | 79 tier B | — |
| 3 | Papeete | Island | 31°C | 172 mm · 18 days | 77 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
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of French Polynesia's 3 well-known places this month.