May Overview
- High temperature: 88°F (31°C)
- Low temperature: 70°F (21°C)
- Hours daylight/sun: 7 hours
- Water temperature: 82°F (28°C)
From May on, weather conditions improve steadily. You can expect long days of brilliant sunshine for approximately 7 hours a day as well as hot temperatures between 70 °F and 88 °F (21 °C and 31 °C). The water is as expected 82 °F (28°C) warm. The weather from now on is perfect for swimming or snorkeling. You can explore beaches all over the island. There is a beautiful, white-sanded beach near Haapti on the Westcoast. The Temae Bay is also very beautiful. You can explore the island by bike as well. A lot of hotels and resorts offer free bikes for guests but in case yours do not offer bikes you can rent them at Rent a Bike Moorena.
Best Time to Visit Tahiti
The period from May to October can be described as the dry season. During these months, Tahiti and Moorea experience significantly fewer rainy days and less rainfall. However, tropical showers must also be expected during this time. However, these showers are short-lived, and most vacationers find them pleasantly cooling. August and September are the months with the least rainfall. The sun shines up to eight hours a day. Overall, this is the cooler and less humid part of the year. The hotter and wetter season (rainy season) occurs in the remaining months, from November to April. The rainiest months are December, January, and February, although some of the rainfall can be very heavy. Because of the persistent rainfall, humidity also increases. However, the rainy season does not mean that it rains permanently. After intensive downpours, there are also sunny phases from time to time. Thus, the islands record six to seven hours of sunshine during the rainy period. It can also be stormy at this time. In the worst case, it is also possible that a tropical cyclone passes over the islands. The best time for a beach vacation in Tahiti and Moorea is therefore the dry season from May to October. At this time of year, weather conditions are ideal. Tropical storms can also be definitely excluded. Alternatively, the transition months of April and November are also suitable for a trip to the South Sea Islands.
