Raiatea Weather in May

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

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Uturoa Opoa Tevaitoa

Planning a trip to Raiatea, French Polynesia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Raiatea in May

Raiatea, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. May in Raiatea 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 Uturoa.

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

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 118 mm (4.6 in) in Uturoa.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Uturoa sees close to 224 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Raiatea by month

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

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 monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Raiatea in May

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

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 Raiatea

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

Temperature range in Raiatea (May)

Precipitation variation in Raiatea (May)

Uturoa

In May Uturoa 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
150 mm (5.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Opoa

In May Opoa 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
153 mm (6 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Tevaitoa

In May Tevaitoa 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
153 mm (6 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 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 Raiatea in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Uturoa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Opoa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Tevaitoa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

Raiatea weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Raiatea, French Polynesia in May. The popular destination of Uturoa averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Uturoa peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Uturoa typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 118 mm (4.6 in) on average across Raiatea, French Polynesia.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Raiatea, French Polynesia with overall pleasant weather in Uturoa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Uturoa. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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