Climate guide for Moorea, French Polynesia

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About Moorea

Moorea lies across the water from Tahiti, an island of sharp volcanic peaks above a lagoon that suits snorkelling and dolphin watching. Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay cut into the north coast, with the Belvedere lookout above them and pineapple plantations on the slopes behind. May to October is drier and busier; rain comes heavier from November to April, when the island quiets down.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 7.2/10 in January to 8.9/10 in March; the safest picks are March, October, February.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 28°C and 70 mm of rain in March, with roughly 29 bright days. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Crowds & value
Peak-season pricing concentrates in March. For better value, October scores 8.3/10 at lower-season rates.

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When to visit Moorea: the short answer

The best time to visit Moorea is March, followed by October, February. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 28°C with 70 mm of rain and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, November is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.7/10.

Across the year Moorea swings from 26°C in August to 28°C in March, a 3-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 61 mm in July to 272 mm in January. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Moorea is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 1.7 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: March (28°C). Coolest: August (26°C). Driest: July (61 mm). Wettest: January (272 mm).

Moorea month by month

January in Moorea — reliably good (12th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

January averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

272 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? March scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Moorea: strong conditions, 3rd of 12

Good · 8.2/10

February averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 113 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

March in Moorea — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.9/10

Days in March average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 77% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Moorea at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

April in Moorea — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

April averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 118 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

May holds up well in Moorea — 7th best month

Good · 8/10

Days in May average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 77% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 79 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

June holds up well in Moorea — 10th best month

Good · 7.6/10

June averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

July in Moorea: strong conditions, 5th of 12

Good · 8.1/10

July averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.1/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

August in Moorea: strong conditions, 6th of 12

Good · 8.1/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

Budget for roughly 95 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

September holds up well in Moorea — 4th best month

Good · 8.2/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, September delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

114 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

October in Moorea — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 8.3/10

October averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 107 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

November in Moorea: strong conditions, 9th of 12

Good · 7.7/10

November averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 151 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

December in Moorea — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 7.3/10

Days in December average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 233 mm, but with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Moorea — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Moorea, French Polynesia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Moorea are March, October, February, September, July, August. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Moorea year-round?
Moorea has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 26°C in August to 28°C in March, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.2 and 8.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Moorea?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Moorea are January (7.2/10), December (7.3/10), June (7.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Moorea?
January is the wettest month in Moorea, averaging about 272 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 61 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Moorea?
December sees the most sun in Moorea, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Moorea a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Moorea is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, October, February, September, July, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Moorea calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Moorea: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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