What is the best time of year to visit French Polynesia?
Between the months of June to September is considered the best time to visit French Polynesia because the weather is at its driest and the temperatures aren't too warm.
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November to April is French Polynesia's wet season, with concentrated bursts of rainfall punctuated by days of sunshine. At this time hotel air-conditioning becomes a necessity as humidity rises.
The best times to go to Bora Bora are November and April. These short shoulder seasons offer fine weather with temperatures in the mid-70s to mid-80s. High season runs from May to October when rain showers are isolated and the number of tourists swells.
In French Polynesia, the months from November to March in general, have the most rain. In addition, the risk of hurricanes in French Polynesia is particularly high from December to April (an average of 3 to 6 hurricanes over this period).
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.
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).
French Polynesia is an expensive destination. You must pick and choose your battles or you'll blow through your budget within the first couple of days. Here are a few ways you can save money while you're here: Look for package deals – You can often find package deals on sale that include hotels, food, and activities.
If you look at the table below, you'll notice that the sun shines in The Island of Tahiti all year round. The average temperature is between 70° and 95°F, with the hottest months being from December to February. The temperatures in the southern archipelagos, the Austral and Gambier Islands, are much milder.
Hurricanes in Bora BoraTahiti is out of the main hurricane belt, so it is rare, but it can happen. If you want to avoid the rare chance of a hurricane occuring while you are on Bora Bora, book outside of November, December, January and February.
There are no direct flights from United States to Bora Bora. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Vaitape Motu-Mute Airport, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport - Vaitape Motu-Mute Airport and San Francisco Airport - Vaitape Motu-Mute Airport.
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.
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.
Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.
The main difference between Fiji and Bora Bora is that Fiji has more beaches because the archipelago is larger — but they are also more difficult to get to as they are spread out. The beaches of Bora Bora are of equal quality, but far less in number. They are easier to get to due to the small size of the island.
In Tahiti, there's still plenty for honeymoon couples to see and do, but it's the natural attractions that really set this destination apart from Hawaii. Tahiti offers the quintessential south-seas experience of seclusion and astounding natural beauty and attracts honeymoon couples from around the world.
Affordability. It actually costs less to stay at a resort in Tahiti than a basic hotel in Maui! Surprisingly, I found Tahiti a relatively affordable destination — at least compared to Hawaii, especially more popular islands like Maui.