Bora Bora weather in January
January falls within the summer wet season – you can expect hot, humid and very wet weather in Bora Bora.
Temperatures are higher than average, sunshine is interspersed with cloudy skies and torrential rainfall that is generally short-lived but can last for days.
How hot is it in Bora Bora in January?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 31°C (88°F) in Bora Bora in January, with high heat and humidity, falling to 24°C (77°F) at night.
How sunny is it in Bora Bora in January?
There are normally 6.5 hours of sunshine each day in Bora Bora in January; that's 50% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in January?
Sunrise is around 5:40am with sunset around 6:40pm.
How warm is the sea around Bora Bora in January?
The average sea temperature around Bora Bora in January is 28°C (82°F), which is very pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain in Bora Bora in January?
There are usually 15 days with some rain in Bora Bora in January and the average monthly rainfall is 242mm (9in).
Local holidays?
Early January is still a popular time to visit Bora Bora as it coincides with the Christmas to New Year holiday period when flights and hotel rooms need to be booked well in advance.
Following the end of the holiday period, January is a good time to visit if you are on a budget – most of January is the low season; and if you plan on swimming, diving or surfing, which is a year-round activity in Bora Bora.
Bora Bora - January weather averages
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High Temp: 31°C (88°F) |
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Low Temp: 25°C (77°F) |
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Sunshine: 6.5 hours per day |
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Daylight: 13 hours per day |
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Rainfall: 242 mm (9 in) per month |
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Wet Days: 15 days with some rain |
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Comfort Level: High heat; ≤ 31 muggy days |
11
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UV Index: Extreme |
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Sea Temp: 28°C (82°F) |
| Vaitape, Bora Bora | |
Best time to visit Bora Bora
The best time to visit Bora Bora is during the dry season between June and October, when the average temperature of 29°C (84°F) is tempered by refreshing sea breezes.
French Polynesia enjoys a balmy tropical climate, with hot and humid weather all year round.
Bora Bora weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for Bora-Bora is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 2012 to 2021 by Meteo France (French Polynesia) at the closest weather station: Bora-Bora Airport (BOB), also known as Motu Mute Airport, located on Motu Mute islet north of Vaitape, the major settlement on Bora Bora. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Bora Bora weather in January: 12 June, 2024
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