French Polynesia, month by month

French Polynesia month by month

Season, crowds and the islands that shine in each month, at a glance. Open any month for weather, events and planning detail.

1. January

   Season

   Wet season, Southern Hemisphere summer

   Crowds & pricing

   Peak through New Year, then quiet with better value

   Best islands

   Rangiroa, Tikehau, Bora Bora

2. February

   Season

   Wet season, peak summer heat

   Crowds & pricing

   One of the quietest months; busier around Presidents’ Day

   Best islands

   Bora Bora, Taha’a, Tetiaroa

3. March

   Season

   Late wet season

   Crowds & pricing

   Quiet early; spring-break demand later

   Best islands

   Rangiroa, Fakarava, Moorea

4. April

   Season

   Shoulder; wet season winding down

   Crowds & pricing

   Strong value outside Easter and spring break

   Best islands

   Moorea, Huahine, Taha’a

5. May

   Season

   Start of the dry season

   Crowds & pricing

   Shoulder season; good availability before June

   Best islands

   Bora Bora, Maupiti, Raiatea

6. June

   Season

   Dry season

   Crowds & pricing

   Moderate early; busier as US school holidays begin

   Best islands

   Fakarava, Moorea, Huahine

7. July

   Season

   Peak dry season

   Crowds & pricing

   Peak demand and the highest rates

   Best islands

   Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora

8. August

   Season

   Peak dry season

   Crowds & pricing

   Peak to mid-August, easing late in the month

   Best islands

   Tahiti Iti, Moorea, Bora Bora

9. September

   Season

   Late dry season

   Crowds & pricing

   Easing after Labor Day; better availability

   Best islands

   Moorea, Tahiti, Tikehau

10. October

    Season

    End of the dry season

    Crowds & pricing

    Shoulder season with good availability

    Best islands

    Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a, Bora Bora

11. November

    Season

    Early wet season (shoulder)

    Crowds & pricing

    Good value outside Thanksgiving week

    Best islands

    Moorea, Taha’a, Rangiroa

12. December

    Season

    Wet season

    Crowds & pricing

    Quiet early; holiday peak from about December 20

    Best islands

    Bora Bora, Tetiaroa, Rangiroa