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French Polynesia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in French Polynesia in May.

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Planning a getaway to French Polynesia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in French Polynesia in May

May in French Polynesia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Rapa to 29°C (84°F) in Manihi . Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Manihi and 21°C (70°F) in Rapa.

For a closer look at conditions across French Polynesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atuona with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to high rainfall in Tubuai with 147 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Punaauia gets approximately 229 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore French Polynesia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in French Polynesia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Punaauia)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March29°C (84°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in French Polynesia in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across French Polynesia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in French Polynesia

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in French Polynesia?

Temperature range in French Polynesia (May)

Precipitation variation in French Polynesia (May)

Punaauia

In May Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
229 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Punaauia →

Papeete

In May Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
229 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Papeete →

Fare

In May Fare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Fare →

Papetoai

In May Papetoai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
229 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Papetoai →

Bora Bora

In May Bora Bora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
224 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in French Polynesia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Punaauia 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Papeete 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Fare 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Papetoai 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Tikehau 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Arue 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 127 mm (5 in)

French Polynesia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in French Polynesia in May?

Expect pleasant weather across French Polynesia in May. The popular destination of Punaauia averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in French Polynesia in May?

In Punaauia, the average daytime high in May is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does French Polynesia get a lot of rain in May?

French Polynesia sees substantial rainfall in May. Punaauia typically averages about 122 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit French Polynesia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit French Polynesia with overall pleasant weather in Punaauia.

On average, the best time to visit French Polynesia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Punaauia. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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