Faaa weather in May (Tahiti, French Polynesia)

Planning a trip to Faaa in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Faaa typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C.

Faaa in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The city usually sees around 229 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Faaa climate page with graphs.

 

Faaa, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 229 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in French Polynesia in May

Find out more about the weather in French Polynesia in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in Faaa in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Faaa.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to French Polynesia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in French Polynesia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.