Does it rain a lot in Bora Bora?

The rainy season in Bora Bora normally lasts from November to April, with January and February seeing the most precipitation. The island receives an average of 8 inches of rain per month during this season.



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French Polynesia: Regions
  • Hottest Month. March: 88 °F. Day Temperature.
  • Coldest Month. June: 75 °F. Night Temperature.
  • Rainiest Month. December: 11.06 in.
  • Driest Month. August: 2.36 in.
  • Maximum Water Temperature. March: 84 °F. Water Temperature.
  • Sunniest Month. July: 9 hours/day. Sunshine.


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Wet season is also the summer season. It starts in December and lasts till March. The weather in Bora Bora is humid in these months with 3/4th of the yearly precipitation. The average temperature is 30 degree Celsius- 86 Fahrenheit.

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Bora Bora Wet Weather Activities
  1. Go to Vaitape and browse around the arts and craft market at the dock. ...
  2. Let a game entertain and connect you. ...
  3. Make appointments at your resort's spa. ...
  4. Call your excursion provider (who has nothing to do in the wet) and invite him to coffee or lunch.


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As you can see on the Tahiti and Bora Bora weather charts below, we are a Year-Round Sunny Destination!

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Bora Bora has often been called the world's most beautiful island. It comprises one main island of 29sq-km, roughly the shape of a seahorse, with white-sand beaches and surrounded by a coral reef and strings of motus (islets); resident population is about 6,000.

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There are almost no threats to Bora Bora. Crime is low, and even natural disasters are rare because this part of the Pacific Ocean is far from the cyclone zone.

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Because is a tropical island, the temperature is warm all year long, but it is hotter and more humid over summer. There are primarily two seasons in Bora Bora : the dry season and the wet season. Dry Season is also the winter season for the island.

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May through November are typically the coolest months in Bora Bora, with lows of roughly 21°C (70°F).

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Couples that want to feel more civilization, and society, will prefer Bora Bora, whereas couples who enjoy feeling totally 'off the map' and like they have an island to themselves, will love the Maldives. The main takeaway: Bora Bora resorts will feel more resort-ey and much bigger than the resorts in the Maldives.

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To properly experience Bora Bora, three days (four nights if arriving late) should be enough. The island is small and there isn't all that much to see. If you're after a pampering luxury holiday of sipping cocktails on the deck of your overwater bungalow, you could probably spend a week (if you can afford that).

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In Bora Bora, the dry season lasts from May through October, with November marking its conclusion. The island often receives no more than a couple inches of rain every month during this season. As a result, it is the ideal time to go if you want to avoid the rainy season at home.

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On the lagoon side, there's a nice stretch of beach with a great view on the main island of Bora Bora and Mount Otemanu, while on the ocean side, a landscape of corals and a beach extends all along the motu for great walks.

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The languages spoken in Bora Bora are Tahitian and French. However, due to the high tourism population, many natives of Bora Bora have learned to speak English. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside luxury resorts.

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Due to the island's location in a region where the Aedes mosquito is common, there is a high risk of contracting Zika there. The mosquitoes that spread the virus grow in areas with standing water, and Bora Bora's numerous lagoons and pools make for excellent mosquito breeding grounds.

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Swimming in Bora Bora in november is ideal
With water reaching a maximum of 86°F and an average of 83°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

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The swimming season in this location lasts all year round. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Bora Bora is 82°F, by the seasons: in winter 81°F, in spring 81°F, in summer 83°F, in autumn 84°F. Minimum water temperature (79°F) in Bora Bora it happens in September, maximum (85°F) in March.

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There are many sharks in Bora Bora, although attacks on humans are rare. Still, it's best to steer clear of them, as well as Bora Bora's stingrays and barracudas. Wear reliable foot protection whenever you're in the ocean to fend off injuries from stonefish, urchins, and the coral itself.

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Traditional Polynesian cuisine in Bora Bora includes dishes like “pêche cru” (raw fish marinated in coconut milk) and “ika mata” (raw marinated fish with vegetables and coconut milk), often served with staples like taro root and breadfruit.

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November to April (Low Season)
Bora Bora, Tahiti, and French Polynesia weather is hot, humid, and exotic. And while that may sound like the perfect paradise to some, it is not to everyone. If you're looking for the most comfortable visit possible, you'll want to avoid the wet season of November through April.

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So when Captain James Cook and early settlers came to the island, they misheard the words of the natives, which eventually led to the rest of the world referring to it as Bora Bora. There are no poisonous insects or snakes on Bora Bora.

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Drinking water:
You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.

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