Bora Bora (Vaitape) at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Mar · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,739 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−10
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Bora Bora (Vaitape)
Bora Bora (Vaitape) has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while August is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Bora Bora (Vaitape) in October?
In October, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 116 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 27 min05:39 – 18:06
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−10Pacific/Tahiti
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %15 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Bora Bora (Vaitape)
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.8 – 27.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bora Bora (Vaitape) ranges from 26.8 °C in August to 29.0 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 29.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.5° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.7° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.4° | 27.7° | 28.9° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.3° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.2° | 26.7° | 27.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.8° | 26.4° | 27.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.2° | 26.8° | 27.6° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.3° | 27.8° | 29.0° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Bora Bora (Vaitape)
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.7 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Bora Bora (Vaitape), 70 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Bora Bora (Vaitape): rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bora Bora (Vaitape) has about 16 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 28° | 25° | 28.6° | 7.4 h | 24 | 283 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 28° | 26° | 28.7° | 7.7 h | 22 | 236 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 28° | 26° | 29.0° | 8.1 h | 22 | 170 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 28° | 26° | 28.9° | 8.0 h | 18 | 138 |
| MayMay | 80 | 27° | 25° | 28.4° | 8.1 h | 16 | 100 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 27° | 25° | 27.8° | 8.0 h | 13 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 26° | 24° | 27.2° | 8.0 h | 12 | 57 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 26° | 24° | 26.8° | 8.4 h | 11 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 24° | 26.8° | 8.9 h | 14 | 67 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 27° | 25° | 27.2° | 8.7 h | 16 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 27° | 25° | 27.9° | 8.5 h | 20 | 161 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 27° | 25° | 28.3° | 7.5 h | 24 | 278 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
16.51° S, 151.75° W · 7 m · Pacific/Tahiti
Best time to visit Bora Bora (Vaitape)
The best time to visit Bora Bora (Vaitape) is all year round. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to August. Rain is most frequent from September to June; the wettest month is January with 283 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bora Bora (Vaitape) for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Jun
12 or more rainy days
Bora Bora (Vaitape) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In January, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 283 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in January76February28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In February, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 236 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in February77March28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In March, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 170 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in March77April28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In April, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 138 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in April80May27° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 100 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in May84June27° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in June85July26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In July, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in July89August26° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In August, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in August86September26° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In September, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 67 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in September82October27° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In October, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 116 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in October78November27° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In November, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 161 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in November75December27° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In December, Bora Bora (Vaitape) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 278 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Bora Bora (Vaitape).
Bora Bora (Vaitape) in DecemberPlanning a trip to Bora Bora (Vaitape)
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 19 h
- Distance
- 15,370 km
- Time zone
- UTC−10
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Bora Bora (Vaitape) lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Bora Bora (Vaitape)
When is the best time to visit Bora Bora (Vaitape)?
The best time to visit Bora Bora (Vaitape) is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bora Bora (Vaitape)?
The sea temperature in Bora Bora (Vaitape) ranges from 26.8 °C in August to 29.0 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Bora Bora (Vaitape) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Bora Bora (Vaitape)?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Bora Bora (Vaitape)?
Rain is most frequent from September to June; the wettest month is January with 283 mm. The driest month is August with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bora Bora (Vaitape) get?
Bora Bora (Vaitape) gets around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.9 hours a day; in January there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Bora Bora (Vaitape) in?
Bora Bora (Vaitape) uses the time zone Pacific/Tahiti, at UTC−10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bora Bora (Vaitape)?
A nonstop flight from London to Bora Bora (Vaitape) takes about 19 h, for a straight-line distance of about 15,370 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Bora Bora (Vaitape)?
Bora Bora (Vaitape) lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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