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Sun & Beach Potential

78/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, August, June

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

25°C – 27°C

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The best time to visit French Polynesia for a sun and beach holiday is July, August, June.

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Destinations for Sun & Beach in French Polynesia

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Bora Bora

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for French Polynesia

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°247
February
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°235
March
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°181
April
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°124
May
74Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°120
June
76Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°94
July
78Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°62
August
78Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°58
September
76Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°72
October
73Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°118
November
71Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°143
December
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°259

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting French Polynesia

When is the best time to visit French Polynesia for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit French Polynesia for sun & beach is typically in July, August, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in French Polynesia?

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Rainy season typically: November–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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