Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across French Polynesia this May.
French Polynesia, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging 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.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) in Punaauia. That makes May a high month for French Polynesia.
Punaauia sees nighttime lows close to 25°C (77°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Manihi is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 29°C (84°F) and rarely drops below 26°C (79°F) during the night.
According to our data, Rapa holds the title for the coldest city in French Polynesia in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 23°C (73°F) and drops to lows of about 21°C (70°F) during the night.
Punaauia enjoys close to 229 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 27°C (81°F) in Tahiti this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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