Weather

Find out what you need to know about the Bora Bora weather to help decide on the best time to go to Bora Bora.

Bora Bora weather is officially divided into two seasons, summer (low Season in Bora Bora) and winter (high season in Bora Bora). I like to include a third category, Bora Bora ‘shoulder’ season. Planning to go during the shoulder season is one of the smartest choices you can make. If you live in the northern hemisphere you may be surprised to know that summer in Bora Bora and winter in Bora Bora are at the opposite time of year to yours. Look on the map and you will see that French Polynesia is south of the equator.

Summer weather:

The Bora Bora summer months are December, January, February and March. Summer is the wet season in Tahiti. During these months there is more chance of rain and the temperatures can be slightly higher. We discovered that there are also times when the temperatures are cooler. If you are considering going during Bora Bora summer there’s more you must find out to be prepared for possibilities during wet season. Summer is low season for tourists in Bora Bora.

Winter weather:

Bora Bora winter months include June, July, August, September and October. Winter is the dry season in Tahiti and usually has day after day of sunshine and blue skies. Winter is high season in Bora Bora. Here’s what winter in Bora Bora was like on our recent June vacation. Find out what makes winter in Bora Bora the most popular vacation time.

Shoulder season in Bora Bora:

The middle months of April through May, and November are sometimes referred to as the ‘shoulder’ season. Shoulder season occurs each side of winter, as the weather changes. The moderate days between seasons have some of the best Bora Bora weather. In our book which details information on what your travel agent may not tell you we reveal the amazing advantages of vacationing during one particular month.

Monthly Bora Bora weather chart:

When is the best time to go to Bora Bora:

Bora Bora is no ordinary destination! So much consideration is given to the question of what is the best month to visit Bora Bora. Whether you’re planning the perfect Tahiti honeymoon, a once-in-a-lifetime Bora Bora vacation, an affordable Bora Bora holiday, or deliberating between exciting Tahiti cruises; there are important factors to consider when deciding the best time to go to Bora Bora.