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Tahiti weather in May (French Polynesia)

Curious about the May weather in Tahiti? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Tahiti generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Tahiti in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 229 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tahiti, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 121 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 229 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in French Polynesia in May

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

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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 Tahiti in May?

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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tahiti.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to French Polynesia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in French Polynesia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.