Tahiti weather in May
Planning a journey to Tahiti this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Tahiti in May?
Tahiti is a region in French Polynesia. May in Tahiti generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Punaauia.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Faaa with an average of 122 mm to high rainfall in Teahupoo with 132 mm. Meanwhile, Punaauia enjoys approximately 229 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Tahiti for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tahiti climate page.
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Average weather in Punaauia
In May Punaauia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Papeete
In May Papeete generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Faaa
In May Faaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Arue
In May Arue generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Teahupoo
In May Teahupoo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tahiti, in French Polynesia.
Is May the best time to visit Tahiti?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Tahiti with overall pleasant weather in Punaauia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Tahiti is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Punaauia. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have poor weather conditions.
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