How hot does it get in Bora Bora?

In Bora-Bora, the wet season is hot and overcast, the dry season is warm and mostly clear, and it is oppressive and windy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 76°F to 87°F and is rarely below 73°F or above 89°F.



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June is the hottest month in Bora Bora with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is January at 17°C (63°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 8 in September. The wettest month is August with an average of 265mm of rain.

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Can you swim in Bora Bora in July? The white sand beaches and crystal clear waters of Bora Bora are one of the island's main draws since they are ideal for swimming and tanning. July is the perfect month to enjoy the waves and beaches without being too hot or uncomfortable because of the warm weather.

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No, major hurricanes have historically had little impact on Bora Bora due to its location in the South Pacific High-Pressure System. What kind of severe weather can occur in Bora Bora? While severe hurricanes are rare, Bora Bora can experience typhoons, tropical storms, and heavy rains during hurricane season.

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Water temperature in Bora Bora by month. Bora Bora is located in the Arctic Circle, at latitude 16 degrees. 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.

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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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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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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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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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Bora-Bora, volcanic island, Îles Sous le Vent (Leeward Islands), in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It lies in the central South Pacific Ocean, about 165 miles (265 km) northwest of Tahiti.

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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.

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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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Despite being situated close to a tectonic plate border, Bora Bora is not thought to be particularly vulnerable to tsunamis. There haven't been any recent tsunamis in the region, despite the island's distance from the Pacific's main earthquake zones.

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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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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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Can US dollars be used for payment in Bora Bora? Yes, many shops and hotels in Bora Bora accept US dollars as payment, but the exchange rate may not be as advantageous as using XPF.

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The Bora Bora Legal Drinking Age
In line with France and other French territories, Bora Bora's legal drinking age is 18, which is also the age of majority in the country. As a result, anyone on the island who is at least 18 years old may legally buy and consume alcohol.

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Yes you will need a passport to leave the US and enter Bora Bora in French Polynesia. All international travel requires a valid passport. Most countries also require that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entering another country and that you can show an onward plane ticket.

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Sharks attacks in Bora Bora
Sharks are predators and have the potential to be dangerous in certain situations just like any other wild animal. But considering the vast number of people swimming with sharks in the lagoon of Bora Bora, every day, it is clear that any negative interactions with sharks are rare anomalies.

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The vast majority of the time, sharks in Bora Bora are not dangerous. The two most common shark species that people swim alongside in Bora Bora are the blacktip reef shark and the lemon shark.

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