May · French Polynesia
Best time to visit Papeete in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
8.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Sunny days
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Papeete scores 8.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 17 sunny days this month.
Papeete rewards coastal days in French Polynesia most clearly through the drier Southern Hemisphere months.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Papeete in May?
- In May, Papeete averages 27°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 17 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Papeete?
- May earns a 8.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Papeete in May?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 17 sunny days.
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