Bora Bora Weather Forecast
Bora Bora weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 71°F (22°C) in Bora Bora with overcast. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 70°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 81%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Bora Bora is July and August. 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 August. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Bora Bora today at 7.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Bora Bora
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Weather in Bora Bora right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:34 PM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Bora Bora
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 70° | 81% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 69° | 16% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 70° | 8% | 20 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 69° | 25% · 0,0 in | 25 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 71° | 39% | 23 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 71° | 41% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 71° | 40% · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 72° | 27% | 28 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 71° | 17% · 0,0 in | 28 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 71° | 16% · 0,0 in | 27 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 71° | 14% | 21 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 71° | 16% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 73° | 22% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 73° | 18% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 74° / 72° | 22% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 72° | 39% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 8 |
Climate in Bora Bora month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77° | 73° | 11,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 78° | 74° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 78° | 74° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 78° | 74° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 77° | 74° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 75° | 73° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 74° | 71° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 74° | 71° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 71° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 74° | 71° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 75° | 72° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 76° | 73° | 13,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Bora Bora
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Bora Bora
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, April and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by beach in Bora Bora
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
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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 71°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 76% and wind is 22 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bora Bora?
July and August 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 7:34 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 21, 2026 at 7:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
