Weather in May in French Polynesia
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 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.
Temperatures
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.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 to high rainfall in Tubuai with 147 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Punaauia enjoys approximately 229 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at French Polynesia's conditions throughout the year, check out our French Polynesia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in French Polynesia?
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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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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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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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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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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