If so, you know that terrible feeling of tender achiness that stretches across your lower leg, as well as the sharp localized pain when you try to run or walk too fast. The best time to travel to french polynesia the blonde abroad. French polynesia travel guide for independent travelers. French polynesia, also known as the islands of tahiti is a destination thats on every travelers wish list. Mingle with grey reef sharks, manta rays, dolphins and sharks alongside loads of reef species including stingrays, jacks and clouds of butterfly fish. On average less than one cyclone per year in the society islands 0. The peak season in french polynesia essentially lasts from the beginning of may, and extends until end of october. As we collectively respond to the covid19 pandemic, four seasons resort bora bora continues to ensure that guest and employee health and safety remains our top priority. French polynesia exports noni juice, a high quality vanilla, and the famous black tahitian pearls which accounted for 55% of exports in value in 2008. Porinetia farani, officially the collectivity of french polynesia, is an overseas collectivity of the french republic and its sole overseas country. The vanilla capital of french polynesia, tahaa will surely not disappoint. Indeed low season begins in november and runs through marchapril. It includes some islands scattered across part of the pacific.
Times to travel to french polynesia differs, but it has its advantage and disadvantages. French polynesias warm, tropical waters hold some of the greatest varieties of sea life in the south pacific and you can find most of them in one spot at tiputa pass in rangiroa. When is the best time to visit tahiti during a travel to french polynesia. Best time of year to visit tahiti, moorea, and bora bora visual. But regardless of when you travel, you can expect hotel rates to be high. However, this can be a slightly busier time of year and the months either side of this period can see comfortable temperatures, but lower prices. July and august are the busiest tourist season in french polynesia. During the hot and humid season, therefore between november and april, the islands of french polynesia can be hit by occasional tropical cyclones. Aug 21, 2012 island hopping french polynesia, without breaking the bank. The hot season is also the rainiest, in addition, from december to april, theres the risk of cyclonesexcept on the marquesas islands.
Fares increase considerably in the high season june to september and over christmas. Among our chosen destinations see below, the average temperatures youll face in march would be between 23. Although the temperatures are balmy yearround, tahitis winter season enjoys less. While most people have heard of bora bora, not many people know that it is part of french polynesia. Hotels on the outer islands are at their fullest during august, the. The best time to travel to tahiti travel tips usa today. French polynesia s seafloor contains rich deposits of nickel, cobalt, manganese, and copper that are not exploited. French polynesia is reached via direct flights from north america, europe, australia, new zealand, japan, the cook islands and easter island. Although the temperatures are balmy yearround, tahitis winter season enjoys less humidity. The high season in french polynesia is from may through october, so if you come after this time, you will save some cash on accommodation and beat the crowdsid highly recommend looking into dates during this time if its an option for you. Daily low temperatures are around 72f, rarely falling below 68f or exceeding 75f.
Thats when residents of tahiti head to their own outer islands, in keeping with the traditional. And these polynesia islands display a spellbinding range of forms from lowlying atolls with stunning lagoons, to the high island of bora bora. Tahiti doesnt have typical seasons that most of us are used to. However, this can be a slightly busier time of year and the months either side of this period can see comfortable temperatures, but. French polynesia is at its best between june and august when the climate is at its driest and the weather is balmy, sitting comfortably in the high 20s to mid 30s celsius. In french polynesia, a vast archipelago in the south pacific ocean, the climate is tropical, influenced by the southeast trade winds, with a hot and humid season from november to april and a cooler season from may to october. Ive seen a lot of talk here about low season slow high season busy on the forums, but no mention of when exactly these were.
There is no bad time to go to french polynesia, but some periods are better than others. It is located 4,400 kilometres 2,376 nautical miles south of hawaii, 7,900 km 4,266 nmi from chile, 5,700 km 3,078 nmi from australia. The best time to travel to french polynesia the blonde. For a limited time only, the four seasons bora bora. The best times to go to bora bora are november and april. Its wedding season in many parts of the world and honeymooners will be there. Feb 04, 2019 french polynesia is an overseas collectivity of france, and comprises more than 100 islands scattered across the eastern portion of the south pacific. Mar 14, four seasons bora bora high season speciall.
In any case, i generally recommend people the offseasons, and especially the months of mayjune and septemberoctober. When is low season for traveling to bora bora bora bora. Best time to visit french polynesia tourist season. Mar 07, 2020 one of the last places to be discovered by humankind, the exotic islands of french polynesia perhaps define the meaning of paradise on earth. Diving and sailing 7 day cruise in french polynesia high season. This is prime time in french polynesia for a few reasons. The dispersion of the islands through 20 of latitude, however, results in regional climatic variation. The weather is at its best comfortable and dry in july and august, but this is the prime vacation and festival season. Tahiti vacation tahiti trip best time to go to tahiti. For a much better chance of getting discounted prices in accommodation, then plan to visit french polynesia in the low season during the months of either apriljune or septembernovember where the crowds are at their lowest and prices tend to drop dramatically. Nov 29, 2017 tahiti, also known as french polynesia, is a tropical island paradise, but it isnt a single island. The beginning of a new year implies that the wet season has begun.
The best hikes in french polyensia french polynesia. Boasting at least 16 species of shark, the shark population is very highestimated to range into the millionswhich means divers have the potential to see hundreds of sharks in the clear french polynesian. It is a group of islands that include the high islands of tahiti, moorea, bora bora, huahine. The best time to visit french polynesia is during the dry season april october. Hey all my fiance and i are heading to moorea and bora bora in late septemberearly october for our honeymoon. Thats when residents of tahiti head to their own outer islands, in keeping with the traditional julytoaugust holiday break in france. It is one of the leeward islands and is located about 150 miles northwest of tahiti at latitude 16o 30 south and longitude 151o 45 west.
French polynesia covers an area of the south pacific ocean about the size of europe. June to october is the driest period with minimal rainfall, the only hazard being the trade winds maraamu that carry along stormy weather conditions. Oct 18, 2017 tahitian and french are the official languages of french polynesia. The best time to travel to french polynesia visa blog. In march, weather conditions in french polynesia make it a relatively bad trip destination. The islands of french polynesia enjoy a tropical climate with two seasons. Much like many other islands all over the world, july and august is peak season when it comes to tourism. A french overseas territory, french polynesia is made up of 118 islands and atolls spread across a distance of the south pacific ocean equal in size to europe. Island hopping french polynesia, without breaking the bank. Huahine, raiatea, bora bora and maupiti costs around 46,700 francs in high season. This is the european holiday time, with the peak of the peak in august, when half of france seems. With only 9 bungalows, guests find total peace and privacy in the middle of one of the most beautiful lagoons in french polynesia. Best time to visit french polynesia tourist season ideal. Climate french polynesia average weather, temperature, rainfall, when to go, what to pack in french polynesia, a vast archipelago in the south pacific ocean, the climate is tropical, influenced by the southeast trade winds, with a hot and humid season from november to april and a cooler season from may to october.
The hot season is also the rainiest, in addition, from december to april, theres the risk of cyclones except on the marquesas islands. Tahiti is the largest island and home to the international airport ppt in its capital, papeete, and the popular resort island of moorea is just a short ferry ride away. Best time to visit french polynesia climate guide audley. Diving and sailing 7 day cruise in french polynesia high season what to expect spend 7 days from raiatea to bora bora, discovering the most beautiful diving spots, and navigating into lagoons. Except in the marquesas and the northern tuamotus, precipitation is abundant, often falling in. Tahitis peak season runs from may to october, with the three busiest months being june, july and august. Best time of year to visit tahiti, moorea, and bora bora.
What shoulder season is like in french polynesia, plus. The best hikes in french polyensia french polynesia travel. Bora bora vacation resort 5star four seasons resort. You are most likely to find warm weather with standards in the high 70s to mid80s. Its stunning underwater diversity makes french polynesia one of the best diving destinations in the world. You will most likely find warm weather with averages in the high 70s to mid80s. Bora bora, french polynesia the relatively small island of bora bora is an activity giant, offering visitors the chance to experience a 4x4 safari, sunbathe and swim at white sandy beaches, dive in a natural underwater park among fish and corals, experience thrilling shark feedings, or. Vahine island french polynesia, south pacific private. Island hopping french polynesia, without breaking the bank bbc. Best time to visit french polynesia discover the world. Scuadive in the passage between lagoon and ocean, fantastic drop with yellow coral. The month of july in papeete experiences essentially constant cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy remaining about 26% throughout the month the clearest day of the month is july 31, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 75% of the time for reference, on december 29, the cloudiest day of the year, the chance of overcast or mostly. Ive never seen anything like the unique limestone island of makatea, or experienced anything as refreshing as swimming in a freshwater limestone cave there. Although this period every year is considered to be peak or high season, the busiest three months are june, july, and august.
As in australia, fares from new zealand increase during high season. Tips for getting to french polynesia the blonde abroad. Average weather in july in papeete french polynesia daily high temperatures are around 84f, rarely falling below 81f or exceeding 86f. Take a tender ashore and hike up a mountain for captivating views, visit a vanilla plantation or pearl farm, or experience a traditional barbecue. It averages about 12 inches of rain per month during the rainy season, but this means emptier hotels and fewer tourists. Plane tickets are also usually easier to come by and at a much more. The best times to visit are may and september as both the peak season crowds and the worst of the wet seasons rainfall is avoided. French polynesia is comprised of 118 incredible islands and atolls that host many varied dive sites, boasting colorful and lush reefs, various tropical fish, manta rays, and an array of sharks. Tahiti is the highest and largest island in french polynesia lying close to moorea island. French polynesia is a dreamy destination, which attracts more and more travelers seeking to get away from it all but this idyllic jaunt turns out to be quite expensive, which is why you definitely need to. This trip is made for 4 guest on board, with 10 scubadives included, you can also reserve the boat for 2 people, or rent a cabin, just ask for the. French tourism is huge they take summer holidays in july and august.
Best time to visit french polynesia climate guide audley travel. It is composed of 118 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over an expanse of more than 2,000. French polynesia s warm, tropical waters hold some of the greatest varieties of sea life in the south pacific and you can find most of them in one spot at tiputa pass in rangiroa. French polynesia the islands of french polynesia, a string of tropical jewels set in the south pacific, have an abundance of secluded anchorages and some of the most spectacular diving in the world. And theres a bonus being a french overseas territory, french polynesia has a high standard of cuisine, a decent transport infrastructure and familiar sights such as baguettes, gendarmes and. French polynesia, casually referred to as tahiti, is one of the worlds top dive destinations, and definitely one of the worlds best locations for shark diving.
The overall high season in french polynesia extends from may 1 to october 31, although some resorts change their prices starting april 1. Hi bob, if you are a solo traveler then you may wish to check out places like the le maitai polynesia, novotel or sofitel bora bora beach. Tahiti, also known as french polynesia, is a tropical island paradise, but it isnt a single island. Peak holiday season and best time to visit french polynesia is around december or the summer vacation months between july and august. Guests are greeted by the captain of vahine island at raiatea airport, and then transferred to the resort on a shuttle boat approx. As a result of the latest guidelines by the government of french polynesia, four seasons resort bora bora is now accepting reservations for stays from july 1, 2020, onward. It is the best place to partake in the local culture, witness tahitian pearl farming and have a tour in wild nature. High season july, august, and middecember to midjanuary. Diving and sailing 7 day cruise in french polynesia high.
During the middle of the high season, june to august, french polynesia is at its. July is the busiest month because of the heiva nui festival. These short shoulder seasons offer fine weather with temperatures in the mid70s to mid80s. Heres best time to visit french polynesia february to april. Best times to visit tahiti the best time to visit tahiti is between may and october. It is made up of over 100 islands in five archipelagos. One if its island, moorea, is also known to be one of the 3 places on earth where humans can. Average weather in july in papeete, french polynesia. In the tourist industry, french dominates and many workers can speak some english. These are the more affordable options in bora bora. If you are a solo traveler then you may wish to check out places like the le maitai polynesia, novotel or sofitel bora bora beach. The cost of living in french polynesia money cant buy you happiness but it can buy you a roundtrip flight to paradise on earth.
The french territorys high volcanic islands have been beautifully eroded over eons to create some of the most striking scenery in the world and theres no better way to experience their beauty other than by hiking. Considered winter in french polynesia, these three. The beginning of the year means that the wet season has begun. A warm rainy season lasts from november to april, and a relatively cool dry season from may to october.