French Polynesia weather in May 2024

Expect 25°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in French Polynesia in May. Check more long-term weather averages for French Polynesia in May before you book your next holiday to French Polynesia in 2024/2025.

25
25°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
10
10 days with some rainfall
18
18°C min night temperature
11
11 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
93
93 mm of monthly rainfall
8
8 (Very High) UV index
28
28°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for French Polynesia (Papeete, Tahiti) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in French Polynesia in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 25°C in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in May with high heat and humidity, falling to 18°C at night.

How sunny is it in French Polynesia in May?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in May - that's 66% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around French Polynesia in May?

The average sea temperature around Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in May is 28°C.

Does it rain in French Polynesia in May?

There are usually 10 days with some rain in Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia in May and the average monthly rainfall is 93mm.

French Polynesia May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for French Polynesia in May 2024. Select a month to view French Polynesia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The French Polynesia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Papeete, Tahiti.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	06:12	17:39
Thursday, 16th May 2024	06:16	17:33
Friday, 31st May 2024	06:22	17:30

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French Polynesia - quick facts
Time difference	UK -9 to -10 hours
Language(s)	French, Tahitian
Currency	CFP Franc
Electricity	C + E plug (220V)
Driving side	Right
Why visit?	Beaches Nature
Tourist info	Tahiti Tourism