French Polynesia in September

September is one of French Polynesia's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 4 destinations average 86/100, led by Bora Bora at 87 — 24°C and 15 rainy days — while Papeete is warmer at 33°C and scores 85.

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

🇵🇫 French Polynesia, month by month

86/100 in September
  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 September

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Bora BoraIsland24°C73 mm · 15 days87 tier AYes
2MooreaIsland28°C79 mm · 11 days87 tier AYes
3PapeeteIsland33°C101 mm · 15 days85 tier AYes
4Teahupo'oBeach26°C153 mm · 24 days84 tier AYes

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 September 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 September

  • Humpback season · Bora Bora · 20 Jul – 20 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 · 86/100July · 83/100May · 82/100Weakest: January · 66/100
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