Climate guide for Moorea, French Polynesia

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About Moorea

Moorea is a beach destination in French Polynesia. Its setting includes Heart-shaped island of volcanic spires, pineapple plantations, and stingray lagoons. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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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 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.6/10.

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) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

272 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 25 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

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

Expect mid-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 — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

February in Moorea — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 8.2/10

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

At 113 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

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

Expect mid-season pricing, and 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

March averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight.

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) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 118 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

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

Expect mid-season pricing, and 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 in Moorea — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 8/10

May averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 79 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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 in Moorea — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

June averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 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 sunny days 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.

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 packable rain layer.

July in Moorea — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 8.1/10

July averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 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 sunny days 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.

Expect 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.

August in Moorea — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 8.1/10

August averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 95 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

September in Moorea — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.2/10

September averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 114 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

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) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 107 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 29 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

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

Expect mid-season pricing, and 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 — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

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

At 151 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 27 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

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

Expect mid-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.

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

Good · 7.3/10

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

233 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 30 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-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.

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 historical sunny days.
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 sunny days.
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 sunny days 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 historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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