Papeete weather in May (Tahiti, French Polynesia)

What can you expect from the weather in Papeete during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Papeete generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C.

Papeete in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Papeete, 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 124 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 229 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Tahiti, French Polynesia (6 KM, 3 Miles).

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 Papeete 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

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