Island in French Polynesia

Best Time to Visit Moorea

Best time to visit Moorea: July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌙 69°F now🕔 2:35 AM local📅 Best: July and August

Best time to visit Moorea

Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

Climate in Moorea month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January82°74°15,1 in★★★☆☆
February84°75°8,3 in★★★☆☆
March83°76°5,4 in★★★★☆
April83°75°6,9 in★★★☆☆
May82°75°5,9 in★★★☆☆
June80°73°3,9 in★★★★☆
July78°72°3,1 in★★★★☆
August79°71°1,9 in★★★★☆
September79°71°4,6 in★★★★☆
October79°72°6,8 in★★★☆☆
November80°73°8,4 in★★★☆☆
December82°74°17,7 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Moorea compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Moorea.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Faa'a International Airport15 mi78°F+33°F warmer142 in
Papeete18 mi77°Fabout the same143 in
Matira Beach144 mi80°F+35°F warmer75 in
Bora Bora145 mi74°F35°F cooler75 in

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 48 mph.
  • Avoid swimming outside patrolled areas - waves are running at 2.6 m.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Moorea is an island in French Polynesia. Moorea is an island known for jagged peaks above a lagoon.

Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Moorea with clear. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 69°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Moorea is July and August. The climate is tropical. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 71°F.

The closest major airport is Faa'a International Airport (PPT), about 15 mi away. Nearby highlights include Matira Beach and Bora Bora.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 77°F is in line with the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Moorea today at 9.7/10. Gusts to 48 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Moorea right now

🌙
69°F
Clear · feels like 72°F
Humidity76%
Wind3 mph ESE
Gusts12 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover8%
Pressure997 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 30 mi
Air quality45 · Good
Sea temperature78°F
Wave height2.6 m
Sunrise5:40 AM
Sunset5:56 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 54%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:35 AM, Oct 3 local time.

⚠️Fri, Oct 2: damaging gusts to 48 mph.
⚠️Sat, Oct 3: damaging gusts to 43 mph.
⚠️Sun, Oct 4: damaging gusts to 43 mph.
⚠️Mon, Oct 5: damaging gusts to 50 mph.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: damaging gusts to 57 mph.
⚠️Sat, Oct 10: damaging gusts to 47 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 75° / 67°

Overcast · 57% rain · wind 19 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌦️ 77° / 68°

Light drizzle · 47% rain · wind 18 mph

Things to do in Moorea

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Moorea.

Quick facts about Moorea

TypeIsland
CountryFrench Polynesia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates17°32′19.7″S 149°49′46.2″W (-17.5388, -149.8295)
Known forjagged peaks above a lagoon
Local time2:35 AM (UTC-10:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimateTropical

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moorea?

Moorea is an island in French Polynesia. Its coordinates are -17.5388, -149.8295. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Moorea right now?

It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 76% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Moorea?

July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Moorea, which has a tropical climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Moorea in?

Moorea observes Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00). The local time is 2:35 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Moorea?

The closest airports are Faa'a International Airport (PPT), 15 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Moorea?

Popular options include Matira Beach and Bora Bora.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 3, 2026 at 2:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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