French Polynesia weather in May
Are you planning a trip to French Polynesia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in French Polynesia in May?
May in French Polynesia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Rapa to 29°C in Takaroa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Takaroa and 21°C in Rapa.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Atuona with an average of 55 mm to high rainfall in Tubuai with 147 mm. Meanwhile, Punaauia enjoys approximately 229 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of French Polynesia in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our French Polynesia climate page.
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Average weather in Punaauia
In May Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Papeete
In May Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fare
In May Fare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Papetoai
In May Papetoai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bora Bora
In May Bora Bora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best 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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