Moorea

Moorea Weather in May

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

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Papetoai Maharepa Teavaro Haapiti

Considering a trip to Moorea, French Polynesia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Moorea in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Papetoai.

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

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 117 mm (4.6 in) in Papetoai.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Papetoai sees around 229 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Moorea in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Moorea

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

Temperature range in Moorea (May)

Precipitation variation in Moorea (May)

Papetoai

In May Papetoai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
229 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Papetoai →

Maharepa

In May Maharepa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
229 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Maharepa →

Teavaro

In May Teavaro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
229 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Teavaro →

Haapiti

In May Haapiti generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
229 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Haapiti →

Hauru

In May Hauru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
229 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Hauru →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Moorea, in French Polynesia.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Papetoai 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Maharepa 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Teavaro 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Haapiti 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Hauru 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Pihaena 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

Moorea weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Moorea, French Polynesia brings pleasant weather. In Papetoai, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Papetoai peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Moorea, French Polynesia sees substantial rainfall in May. Papetoai typically averages about 117 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Papetoai, May might be a good time to visit Moorea, French Polynesia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Moorea, French Polynesia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Papetoai. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be poor.

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