Island in French Polynesia

Bora Bora Weather Forecast

Bora Bora weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 71°F now🕔 4:37 AM 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 71°F (21°C) in Bora Bora with clear. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 69°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 9%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - 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 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Bora Bora today at 9.7/10. 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.

Weather in Bora Bora right now

🌙
71°F
Clear · feels like 66°F
Humidity71%
Wind18 mph SE
Gusts24 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure962 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 26 mi
Air quality38 · Good
Sea temperature80°F
Wave height2.7 m
Sunrise5:48 AM
Sunset6:04 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 53%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:37 AM, Oct 3 local time.

See the Bora Bora forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

11 PM🌙71°2%18 mph
12 AM🌙71°3%16 mph
1 AM🌙71°4%15 mph
2 AM🌙72°6%15 mph
3 AM🌙71°9%16 mph
4 AM🌙71°12%17 mph
5 AM🌙71°14%16 mph
6 AM☁️71°12%16 mph
7 AM☁️71°9%17 mph
8 AM⛅71°6%17 mph
9 AM🌤️71°4%17 mph
10 AM☀️72°2%18 mph
11 AM☀️72°2%18 mph
12 PM🌤️72°4%18 mph
1 PM⛅72°8%17 mph
2 PM🌤️72°10%17 mph
3 PM🌦️72°9%19 mph
4 PM🌦️71°6%20 mph
5 PM🌤️72°4%21 mph
6 PM🌤️71°4%21 mph
7 PM☁️71°5%20 mph
8 PM🌙71°6%20 mph
9 PM🌙71°6%21 mph
10 PM🌙71°5%21 mph

16-day forecast for Bora Bora

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 2☁️ Overcast73° / 69°9%22 mph9
Sat, Oct 3🌦️ Light drizzle72° / 71°14% · 0,0 in21 mph7
Sun, Oct 4⛅ Partly cloudy73° / 71°8%20 mph9
Mon, Oct 5🌦️ Light drizzle72° / 70°41% · 0,0 in23 mph9
Tue, Oct 6🌦️ Light drizzle71° / 70°25% · 0,0 in25 mph8
Wed, Oct 7☁️ Overcast72° / 70°31%23 mph9
Thu, Oct 8🌦️ Light drizzle73° / 71°27% · 0,1 in26 mph9
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light drizzle73° / 71°31% · 0,1 in25 mph9
Sat, Oct 10☁️ Overcast74° / 72°27%25 mph7
Sun, Oct 11☁️ Overcast72° / 71°26%26 mph9
Mon, Oct 12🌦️ Drizzle73° / 71°32% · 0,1 in24 mph7
Tue, Oct 13🌧️ Showers73° / 71°31% · 0,6 in20 mph8
Wed, Oct 14🌧️ Showers73° / 72°41% · 0,3 in17 mph4
Thu, Oct 15🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 72°41% · 0,0 in19 mph9
Fri, Oct 16🌦️ Light drizzle74° / 73°53% · 0,1 in19 mph2
Sat, Oct 17🌦️ Drizzle73° / 70°51% · 0,2 in23 mph9

Climate in Bora Bora 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
January77°73°11,0 in★★★☆☆
February78°74°7,1 in★★★☆☆
March78°74°6,9 in★★★☆☆
April78°74°8,6 in★★★☆☆
May77°74°3,8 in★★★★☆
June75°73°3,7 in★★★★☆
July74°71°2,1 in★★★★☆
August73°71°1,8 in★★★★☆
September74°71°3,1 in★★★★☆
October74°71°6,0 in★★★☆☆
November75°72°7,6 in★★★☆☆
December76°73°13,8 in★★★☆☆

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

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Air quality and pollen in Bora Bora

38
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.59.7 µg/m³
PM1016.6 µg/m³
Ozone57 µg/m³
NO₂0.1 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:48 AM
Sunset6:04 PM
Daylight12h 16m
Solar noon11:56 AM
Golden hour (am)5:48 AM - 6:48 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:04 PM - 6:04 PM
Blue hour (am)5:18 AM - 5:48 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:04 PM - 6:34 PM
Moon phase🌗 Last quarter · 53%
Moonrise12:25 AM
Moonset11:55 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Bora Bora

Go in July, August and September. 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.

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

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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 (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 71% and wind is 18 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 4:37 AM.

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.
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 4:37 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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