May · French Polynesia
Best time to visit Bora Bora in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bora Bora in May
Average temperature 24°C, 79 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.6/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Bora Bora scores 8.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 24°C, 79 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
A lagoon wraps around Mount Otemanu at Bora Bora, with motu beaches and coral gardens across the water.
May ranks 2nd of 12 for Bora Bora — one of the best windows
With 24°C (75°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 79 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Bora Bora at 8.6/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 8.7/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bora Bora in May?
- In May, Bora Bora averages 24°C, 79 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Bora Bora?
- May earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bora Bora in May?
- Expect about 79 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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