Bora Bora weather in November
In November, Bora Bora sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 149 mm of rain across 19.1 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 5th-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 33% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of November to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Bora Bora's 8th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bora Bora's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 149 mm
- 19.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:29 AM – 6:16 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.54 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Bora Bora is island in French Polynesia.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical November day in Bora Bora reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°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 27°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 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) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 25 |
| 2 | 27 | 25 |
| 3 | 27 | 25 |
| 4 | 27 | 25 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 |
| 6 | 27 | 25 |
| 7 | 27 | 25 |
| 8 | 27 | 25 |
| 9 | 27 | 25 |
| 10 | 27 | 25 |
| 11 | 27 | 25 |
| 12 | 27 | 25 |
| 13 | 27 | 25 |
| 14 | 27 | 25 |
| 15 | 27 | 25 |
| 16 | 27 | 25 |
| 17 | 27 | 25 |
| 18 | 27 | 25 |
| 19 | 27 | 25 |
| 20 | 27 | 25 |
| 21 | 27 | 25 |
| 22 | 27 | 25 |
| 23 | 27 | 25 |
| 24 | 27 | 25 |
| 25 | 27 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 25 |
| 27 | 27 | 25 |
| 28 | 27 | 25 |
| 29 | 27 | 26 |
| 30 | 27 | 26 |
Bora Bora weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 7th-warmest and 5th-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 November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 49%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 60 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 57 | 43 |
| 5 | 57 | 43 |
| 6 | 56 | 44 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 54 | 46 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 52 | 48 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 51 | 49 |
| 18 | 51 | 49 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Bora Bora gets around 149 mm of rain over 19.1 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 64% and peaks near 75% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 |
| 2 | 53 |
| 3 | 54 |
| 4 | 54 |
| 5 | 55 |
| 6 | 55 |
| 7 | 56 |
| 8 | 57 |
| 9 | 58 |
| 10 | 58 |
| 11 | 59 |
| 12 | 60 |
| 13 | 61 |
| 14 | 62 |
| 15 | 63 |
| 16 | 64 |
| 17 | 65 |
| 18 | 66 |
| 19 | 67 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 69 |
| 22 | 70 |
| 23 | 71 |
| 24 | 71 |
| 25 | 72 |
| 26 | 73 |
| 27 | 74 |
| 28 | 74 |
| 29 | 75 |
| 30 | 75 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 90% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 9 | 89 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 9 | 89 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 9 | 89 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | 88 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 6 | 0 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 10 | 0 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 11 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 12 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 13 | 0 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 91 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 16 | 0 | 5 | 91 | 4 |
| 17 | 0 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 88 | 10 |
Wind in November
Winds average 21 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 20 km/h on the calmest days to 21 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels | 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 | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | breezy |
| 2 | 21 | breezy |
| 3 | 21 | breezy |
| 4 | 21 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 21 | breezy |
| 7 | 21 | breezy |
| 8 | 21 | breezy |
| 9 | 21 | breezy |
| 10 | 21 | breezy |
| 11 | 21 | breezy |
| 12 | 21 | breezy |
| 13 | 21 | breezy |
| 14 | 21 | breezy |
| 15 | 20 | breezy |
| 16 | 20 | breezy |
| 17 | 20 | breezy |
| 18 | 20 | breezy |
| 19 | 20 | breezy |
| 20 | 20 | breezy |
| 21 | 20 | breezy |
| 22 | 20 | breezy |
| 23 | 20 | breezy |
| 24 | 20 | breezy |
| 25 | 20 | breezy |
| 26 | 20 | breezy |
| 27 | 20 | breezy |
| 28 | 20 | light breeze |
| 29 | 20 | light breeze |
| 30 | 20 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of November to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:32 AM to 5:29 AM, and sunset from 6:09 PM to 6:24 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 5:32 | 6:09 |
| 2 | 12.6 | 5:32 | 6:09 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 5:32 | 6:10 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 5:31 | 6:10 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:31 | 6:10 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:31 | 6:11 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:30 | 6:11 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:30 | 6:12 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 5:30 | 6:12 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 5:30 | 6:13 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 5:29 | 6:13 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 5:29 | 6:14 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:14 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:15 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:15 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:16 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:16 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 5:29 | 6:17 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 5:28 | 6:17 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 5:28 | 6:18 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 5:28 | 6:18 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 5:28 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:28 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:28 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:22 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:24 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 6.54 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
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 — November's 6.54 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Bora Bora
In November, Bora Bora sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bora Bora's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Bora Bora?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Bora Bora for sightseeing.
What to pack for Bora Bora in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Bora Bora sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 25°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and a windbreaker. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bora Bora in November
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in November — 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 November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 15 (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).