French Polynesia in May: where is it warmest?
In May, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is the warmest place with 27 °C by day, Papeete, Tahiti the coolest with 27 °C. 2 of 2 destinations have good holiday weather.
All destinations in May, warmest first
Long-term averages for the month: daytime high, sea, sunshine and rainy days.
| Place | Score | Air | Sea | Sun | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bora Bora (Vaitape) | 76 | 27° | 28° | 7 h | 16 |
| Papeete, Tahiti | 75 | 27° | 28° | 7 h | 17 |
French Polynesia in May: quick answers
French Polynesia in May: where is it warmest?
The warmest places in May are Bora Bora (Vaitape) (27 °C) and Papeete, Tahiti (27 °C).
French Polynesia in May: where is the sea warmest?
The sea is warmest at Bora Bora (Vaitape) (28 °C) and Papeete, Tahiti (28 °C).
French Polynesia in May: where is the weather best?
The best holiday weather in May – warm, sunny and dry – is in Bora Bora (Vaitape) and Papeete, Tahiti.
French Polynesia month by month
French Polynesia: weather & best time to visit
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences