Bora Bora's biggest cultural festival, Heive I Bora Bora, takes place in July, making this one of the best times to visit the island. July is the peak of the high season and this is not just down to the good weather conditions. The peak season brings perfect beach weather most mornings © Lux Blue / Shutterstock July The wind tends to pick up in June, creating ideal conditions for sailing and kiteboarding, but decreasing the visibility for scuba diving. June is also when school holidays start in North America and Europe, bringing vacationing families to many Bora Bora resorts.
Key events: Tahiti Pearl Regatta, Victory Day JuneĬome June you’ll notice a drop in temperatures at night and the humidity decreases as well, making this a perfect month to visit. The Tahiti Pearl Regatta sailing race draws teams from across the globe. The main crowds haven’t arrived yet and water conditions are ideal for scuba diving. May marks the beginning of the high season, with more blue skies but also an increase in resort pricing. Key events: Easter celebrations (these can fall in March) May The official high season hasn’t started yet which means you can still find deals on accommodation and avoid the crowds. Visibility in the water improves and April sees the kickoff of the main scuba diving season. The rains start to ease up and there is more sunshine and less humidity in general. Key events: Missionary Day, Orero championships AprilĪpril is one of the two shoulder-season months. Tourists are still scarce but March marks the beginning of event season, with competitions to find Bora Bora's best orero (guardian of spoken history). Key events: Special events for Valentine's Day (14 February)Īs March rolls in, the rain decreases further, though you'll likely still experience daily showers and high humidity. Again, tourism is slow during this month so prices tend to be lower at resorts. Humidity is high, which can be uncomfortable during the day, but it also brings some of the most incredible sunsets you’ll ever see. As French Polynesia lies off the main cyclone belt, these are quite rare but the chance is still there (the last major cyclone was in 2010). Key events: Taurua Varua Februaryįebruary sees less rain than January, though this month has the highest chance of a cyclone. If you are looking to visit Bora Bora on a budget, look around to see what deals are on offer. However, this is one of the best months to nab a deal at one of the island’s luxury resorts. Lots of rain and high levels of humidity characterize the month of January in Bora Bora, making this one of the least popular months for visitors. Finding seats on flights can also be a challenge at peak times.Įxcellent water visibility makes the shoulder seasons great for snorkeling and scuba diving © Martin Valigursky / Shutterstock January Keep in mind this also tends to mean higher prices on resorts and bigger crowds across the island.
This ideal weather for basking in the sun makes the dry season the most popular time to visit Bora Bora. Temperatures during the winter are also a bit cooler than the summer months, with daytime highs around 28☌ (83☏). The dry months see low levels of rainfall, so you can be confident that you will have clear blue skies with plenty of sunshine for much of your stay. The dry season in Bora Bora takes place over the winter months in the island, but note that this is the southern hemisphere winter (the opposite from the winter months in Europe, Asia and America). The best time for blue skies and sunshine The shoulder months are also a favorite time for scuba divers as the absence of strong winds makes for calm, clear waters – perfect for spotting sharks, manta rays, barracudas and more out in the deep blue. There will be some rain and humidity, though the rain showers tend to pass quite quickly.
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