Bora Bora weather in May
In May, Bora Bora sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 106 mm of rain across 16.1 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 48% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of May to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Bora Bora's 6th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bora Bora's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 106 mm
- 16.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min
- 6:26 AM – 5:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.53 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Bora Bora is island in French Polynesia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical May day in Bora Bora reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 1°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 26 |
| 2 | 27 | 26 |
| 3 | 27 | 26 |
| 4 | 27 | 26 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 |
| 6 | 27 | 26 |
| 7 | 27 | 26 |
| 8 | 27 | 26 |
| 9 | 27 | 26 |
| 10 | 27 | 26 |
| 11 | 27 | 26 |
| 12 | 27 | 26 |
| 13 | 27 | 26 |
| 14 | 27 | 26 |
| 15 | 27 | 26 |
| 16 | 27 | 26 |
| 17 | 27 | 26 |
| 18 | 27 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 | 26 |
| 20 | 27 | 26 |
| 21 | 27 | 26 |
| 22 | 27 | 26 |
| 23 | 27 | 26 |
| 24 | 27 | 26 |
| 25 | 27 | 26 |
| 26 | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 27 | 26 |
| 29 | 27 | 26 |
| 30 | 27 | 26 |
| 31 | 27 | 26 |
Bora Bora weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 26° | 270 | 23.7 | 12.9 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 232 | 21.1 | 12.6 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 175 | 20.8 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 134 | 17.4 | 11.6 | 5.3 |
| May | 27° / 26° | 106 | 16.1 | 11.2 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 25° | 74 | 12 | 11 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 26° / 25° | 55 | 10.8 | 11.1 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 26° / 25° | 50 | 9.6 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 26° / 25° | 59 | 12.4 | 11.9 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 26° / 25° | 108 | 14.9 | 12.4 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 27° / 25° | 149 | 19.1 | 12.8 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 27° / 26° | 281 | 23.7 | 13 | 4.4 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 48% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 34%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 55 | 45 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 57 | 43 |
| 8 | 58 | 42 |
| 9 | 59 | 41 |
| 10 | 61 | 39 |
| 11 | 62 | 38 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 |
| 15 | 67 | 33 |
| 16 | 69 | 31 |
| 17 | 69 | 31 |
| 18 | 70 | 30 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 72 | 28 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 72 | 28 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 75 | 25 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 |
| 31 | 77 | 23 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Bora Bora gets around 106 mm of rain over 16.1 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 51% and peaks near 59% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 |
| 2 | 59 |
| 3 | 59 |
| 4 | 59 |
| 5 | 59 |
| 6 | 59 |
| 7 | 59 |
| 8 | 59 |
| 9 | 58 |
| 10 | 58 |
| 11 | 57 |
| 12 | 56 |
| 13 | 55 |
| 14 | 53 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 50 |
| 18 | 49 |
| 19 | 48 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 45 |
| 23 | 45 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 44 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 43 |
| 28 | 42 |
| 29 | 42 |
| 30 | 41 |
| 31 | 41 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 78% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Oppressive (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 |
| Miserable (%) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 77 | 20 |
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 77 | 19 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 77 | 19 |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 77 | 18 |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | 77 | 18 |
| 7 | 0 | 5 | 77 | 18 |
| 8 | 0 | 6 | 77 | 17 |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 77 | 17 |
| 10 | 0 | 7 | 76 | 17 |
| 11 | 0 | 7 | 76 | 17 |
| 12 | 0 | 7 | 77 | 16 |
| 13 | 0 | 8 | 77 | 15 |
| 14 | 0 | 8 | 77 | 15 |
| 15 | 1 | 9 | 76 | 14 |
| 16 | 1 | 9 | 77 | 13 |
| 17 | 1 | 9 | 78 | 12 |
| 18 | 1 | 10 | 77 | 12 |
| 19 | 1 | 10 | 78 | 11 |
| 20 | 1 | 11 | 78 | 10 |
| 21 | 1 | 11 | 79 | 9 |
| 22 | 1 | 11 | 80 | 8 |
| 23 | 1 | 11 | 81 | 7 |
| 24 | 1 | 12 | 80 | 7 |
| 25 | 1 | 12 | 81 | 6 |
| 26 | 1 | 12 | 82 | 5 |
| 27 | 1 | 12 | 82 | 5 |
| 28 | 1 | 12 | 83 | 4 |
| 29 | 1 | 12 | 83 | 4 |
| 30 | 1 | 12 | 83 | 4 |
| 31 | 2 | 12 | 82 | 4 |
Wind in May
Winds average 21 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 22 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | light breeze |
| 2 | 20 | light breeze |
| 3 | 20 | light breeze |
| 4 | 20 | breezy |
| 5 | 20 | breezy |
| 6 | 20 | breezy |
| 7 | 20 | breezy |
| 8 | 20 | breezy |
| 9 | 20 | breezy |
| 10 | 21 | breezy |
| 11 | 21 | breezy |
| 12 | 21 | breezy |
| 13 | 21 | breezy |
| 14 | 21 | breezy |
| 15 | 21 | breezy |
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| 17 | 21 | breezy |
| 18 | 21 | breezy |
| 19 | 21 | breezy |
| 20 | 21 | breezy |
| 21 | 22 | breezy |
| 22 | 22 | breezy |
| 23 | 22 | breezy |
| 24 | 22 | breezy |
| 25 | 22 | breezy |
| 26 | 22 | breezy |
| 27 | 22 | breezy |
| 28 | 22 | breezy |
| 29 | 22 | breezy |
| 30 | 22 | breezy |
| 31 | 22 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of May to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:22 AM to 6:31 AM, and sunset from 5:47 PM to 5:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:47 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:46 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:46 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:45 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 6:23 | 5:45 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:23 | 5:44 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 6:23 | 5:44 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:43 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:43 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:42 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 6:25 | 5:42 |
| 12 | 11.3 | 6:25 | 5:42 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 6:25 | 5:41 |
| 14 | 11.3 | 6:26 | 5:41 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:40 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:40 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:40 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:40 |
| 19 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:39 |
| 20 | 11.2 | 6:28 | 5:39 |
| 21 | 11.2 | 6:28 | 5:39 |
| 22 | 11.2 | 6:28 | 5:39 |
| 23 | 11.2 | 6:29 | 5:38 |
| 24 | 11.2 | 6:29 | 5:38 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 6:29 | 5:38 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 6:30 | 5:38 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 6:30 | 5:38 |
| 28 | 11.1 | 6:30 | 5:38 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 6:31 | 5:37 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 6:31 | 5:37 |
| 31 | 11.1 | 6:31 | 5:37 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.53 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.25 kWh/m² to a high of 6.54 kWh/m² in November across the year — May's 4.53 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bora Bora
None of Bora Bora's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bora Bora's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Bora Bora?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Bora Bora for sightseeing.
What to pack for Bora Bora in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Bora Bora sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection and a windbreaker. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bora Bora in May
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in March at about 29°C and coldest in August near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Bora Bora in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bora Bora peaks around February 14 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 15 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Bora Bora?
Bora Bora sits at 16.5°S, 151.7°W, 0 m above sea level, in French Polynesia. The nearest listed city is Moorea, 233 km away.
Topography around Bora Bora
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bora Bora.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bora Bora has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 542 m around an average of 47 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 542 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 937 m.
The land around Bora Bora is covered by water (50%) and trees (42%) within 3 km, water (97%) within 16 km, and water (97%) within 80 km.
French Polynesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / E / F
- 110 / 220 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- GDP per capita
- $22,440
- 2024
- Safe drinking water
- 90%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.4
- per 100k, 2009
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bora Bora (-16.4996°, -151.7371°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).