Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Bora Bora
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Bora Bora are August, September, July — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is May, June, July, August, September, October. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Vaitape (Bora Bora) (7 m elevation).
Month by month
Bora Bora weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4°C / 81°F | 22.3 | 58 | |
| February | 27.8°C / 82°F | 18 | 56 | |
| March | 28.2°C / 83°F | 17 | 56 | |
| April | 28.1°C / 83°F | 16.5 | 57 | |
| May | 27.7°C / 82°F | 13.8 | 63 | |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 13.3 | 67 | |
| July | 26.4°C / 80°F | 12.7 | 70 | Best |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 10.7 | 74 | Best |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 12.5 | 71 | Best |
| October | 26.4°C / 80°F | 14.2 | 67 | |
| November | 26.8°C / 80°F | 16.8 | 61 | Shoulder |
| December | 27.3°C / 81°F | 21.2 | 58 | Shoulder |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Bora Bora month by month
Bora Bora's comfort score peaks in August at 74.4, with an average high of 26°C and just 10.7 wet days — its driest month — ahead of September's 70.9 and July's 69.5. January is the wettest month, at 22.3 wet days, with comfort dropping to 57.7, among the lowest of the year. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans May through October, the drier half of the year.
FAQ
Bora Bora timing questions
What is the best month to visit Bora Bora?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are August, September, and July, with August scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is May, June, July, August, September, and October, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Bora Bora?
March, with an average daily high of 28.2°C (83°F).
What is the rainiest month in Bora Bora?
January, averaging 22.3 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Bora Bora?
November and December — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
What is Bora Bora's driest month?
August, averaging just 10.7 wet days — fewer than any other month — and also its highest comfort score of the year at 74.4.
What is Bora Bora's wettest month?
January, averaging 22.3 wet days — more than any other month — with comfort dropping to 57.7.