Tuamotu Archipelago Weather in May

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

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Tikehau Manihi Fakarava

Thinking about venturing to the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Tuamotu Archipelago in May

The Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia is a region in French Polynesia. May in the Tuamotu Archipelago generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

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

For specific regional insights in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Manihi with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Tikehau with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Explore the Tuamotu Archipelago by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Tuamotu Archipelago - and find the best time to visit. (based on Tikehau)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Tuamotu Archipelago in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 the Tuamotu Archipelago

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

Temperature range in the Tuamotu Archipelago (May)

Precipitation variation in the Tuamotu Archipelago (May)

Tikehau

In May Tikehau 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 very good 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 rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
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Manihi

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Fakarava

In May Fakarava generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent 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 rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Tuamotu Archipelago in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tikehau 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Manihi 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Fakarava 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

The Tuamotu Archipelago weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia in May?

May in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia brings very good weather. In Tikehau, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia in May?

In Tikehau, the average daytime high in May is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia get a lot of rain in May?

Tikehau typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 107 mm (4.2 in) on average across the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Tikehau, May might be a good time to visit the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. 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 excellent weather in Tikehau. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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