Rikitea weather in May (French Polynesia)

What should you pack for a trip to Rikitea in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Rikitea includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 26°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 23°C.

Precipitation

Rikitea in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 174 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rikitea climate page with graphs.

 

Rikitea, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Sunshine 174 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in French Polynesia in May

Find out more about the weather in French Polynesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rikitea.

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