Bora Bora

Bora Bora Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bora Bora, French Polynesia in May.

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Bora Bora Vaitape Motu Tape

Are you planning a trip a to Bora Bora, French Polynesia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bora Bora in May

Bora Bora, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. May in Bora Bora generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Bora Bora.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bora Bora, French Polynesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 116 mm (4.6 in) in Bora Bora.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Bora Bora sees around 224 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Bora Bora by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bora Bora — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bora Bora)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bora Bora in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bora Bora.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bora Bora

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Bora Bora, French Polynesia?

Temperature range in Bora Bora (May)

Precipitation variation in Bora Bora (May)

Bora Bora

In May Bora Bora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
224 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Vaitape

In May Vaitape generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
224 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Motu Tape

In May Motu Tape generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
224 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bora Bora in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bora Bora 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Vaitape 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Motu Tape 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Bora Bora weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bora Bora, French Polynesia in May?

Bora Bora, French Polynesia typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bora Bora average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Bora Bora, French Polynesia in May?

Average temperatures in Bora Bora, French Polynesia during May range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Bora Bora.

Does Bora Bora, French Polynesia get a lot of rain in May?

Bora Bora typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 116 mm (4.6 in) on average across Bora Bora, French Polynesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Bora Bora, French Polynesia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Bora Bora, French Polynesia with overall pleasant weather in Bora Bora. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Bora Bora. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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