Papeete, Tahiti weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Good
Best time to visit: January – December
What is the weather like in Papeete, Tahiti in May?
In May, Papeete, Tahiti is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 115 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Papeete, Tahiti.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:15 – 17:34
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 52 %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 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %7 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Papeete, Tahiti in May: quick answers
Is Papeete, Tahiti hot in May?
Yes. In May, Papeete, Tahiti is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C and nights stay around 25 °C.
Can you swim in Papeete, Tahiti in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Papeete, Tahiti in May?
It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 115 mm.
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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)