Moorea-Maiao weather by month & the best time to visit
French Polynesia · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
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The best time to visit Moorea-Maiao is September — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 88/100), with July and August close behind. Moorea-Maiao averages about 2,742 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 39 mm of rain in September.
When is the best time to visit Moorea-Maiao?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Moorea-Maiao is September, then July and August. The dullest month is January (68/100, 184 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Moorea-Maiao?
Moorea-Maiao gets a lot of sun: around 2,742 hours a year. September (88/100) is noticeably better than January (68). It ranks #24 of 25 destinations in French Polynesia for annual sunshine, below the national median of 3,026 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around January, carries about 44% of the annual 1,308 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 184 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 171 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 71 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 130 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| April | 74 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 115 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| May | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 88 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| June | 83 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 68 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| July | 86 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 51 mm | 7 | 27° / 81°F |
| August | 86 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 48 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| September | 88 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 39 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| October | 80 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 82 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 74 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 114 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| December | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 218 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
Sea temperature in Moorea-Maiao by month
The sea off Moorea-Maiao is warmest in March at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in July at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Moorea-Maiao: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Moorea-Maiao?
Moorea-Maiao is a beach resort in French Polynesia with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Moorea-Maiao get a year?
Moorea-Maiao gets about 2,742 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around September.
When is the best time to visit Moorea-Maiao?
The sunniest time to visit Moorea-Maiao is September, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 88/100 (with July and August close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in Moorea-Maiao?
January is the least sunny month in Moorea-Maiao, scoring 68/100 with about 184 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Moorea-Maiao?
The sea in Moorea-Maiao ranges from about 27°C (July) to 30°C (March). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Moorea-Maiao?
The typical midday UV index in Moorea-Maiao peaks around 12 (extreme) in January, easing to about 7 (high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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