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Vaitape, Bora Bora, French Polynesia has a consistently comfortable climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 28°C (82°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
With minimal seasonal shifts, Vaitape experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in March to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. At night, temperatures range from 26°C (79°F) in March to 25°C (77°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Vaitape by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. March, the warmest month of the year, receives 241 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 50-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Vaitape spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
The map below shows the annual temperature across French Polynesia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Vaitape's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Vaitape, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 76%, considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 79% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Vaitape's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Vaitape climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vaitape - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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