Island in French Polynesia

Bora Bora Map

Interactive map of Bora Bora with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 72°F now🕔 3:33 PM local📅 Best: July, August and September

Summary

Bora Bora is an island in French Polynesia. Bora Bora is an island known for overwater bungalows in a turquoise lagoon.

Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Bora Bora with overcast. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 70°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Bora Bora is July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while September is the coldest with lows near 71°F.

The closest major airport is Faa'a International Airport (PPT), about 159 mi away. Nearby highlights include Matira Beach and Moorea.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 74°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. swimming is the strongest bet in Bora Bora today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

Map of Bora Bora

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Coordinates: 16°30′1.4″S 151°44′29.4″W (-16.5004, -151.7415)

Quick facts about Bora Bora

TypeIsland
CountryFrench Polynesia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates16°30′1.4″S 151°44′29.4″W (-16.5004, -151.7415)
Known foroverwater bungalows in a turquoise lagoon
Local time3:33 PM (UTC-10:00)
Best monthsJuly, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each beach in Bora Bora

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Neighboring islands in French Polynesia

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Getting to Bora Bora

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Papeete · 161 mi · roughly 3.7 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Bora Bora

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Faa'a International AirportPPT159 miPapeete

Things to do in Bora Bora

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Bora Bora.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bora Bora?

Bora Bora is an island in French Polynesia. Its coordinates are -16.5004, -151.7415. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Bora Bora right now?

It is currently 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 21 mph.

When is the best time to visit Bora Bora?

July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Bora Bora, which has a temperate climate. January, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Bora Bora in?

Bora Bora observes Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00). The local time is 3:33 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Bora Bora?

The closest airports are Faa'a International Airport (PPT), 159 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Bora Bora?

Popular options include Matira Beach and Moorea.

What places are in Bora Bora?

Bora Bora covers 1 places in this atlas, including Matira Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 26, 2026 at 3:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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