Papeete weather in May
May in Papeete: hot, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Papeete · #327 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Papeete climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Papeete in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Papeete?
- May in Papeete: hot, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Papeete on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Papeete in May?
- In May, Papeete averages a daily high of 28.2°C and a low of 26.6°C, with about 102.9 mm of rain over roughly 18.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Papeete in May?
- Papeete has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in May.