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Best time to sail in French Polynesia
Sailing works year-round in French Polynesia, with conditions at their best in May and June.
That verdict comes from 1991–2020 climate normals — wind, rain, sunshine, and air temperature — scored week by week for charter conditions across 1 sailing area.
Sailing conditions in French Polynesia, month by month
Mean weekly values across our sailing areas in French Polynesia. The sail score weighs wind, rain, sun, and temperature — and discounts tropical-storm season where one applies.
| Month | Sail score | Wind (kn) | Rain (mm/day) | Sun (h/day) | Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 11 | 7.7 | 12 | 25 |
| February | Excellent | 11 | 7.8 | 12 | 25 |
| March | Excellent | 10 | 6.3 | 12 | 25 |
| April | Excellent | 11 | 5 | 12 | 25 |
| May | Excellent | 12 | 3.8 | 12 | 24 |
| June | Excellent | 12 | 2.4 | 12 | 23 |
| July | Excellent | 13 | 2.7 | 12 | 23 |
| August | Excellent | 13 | 2.1 | 12 | 23 |
| September | Excellent | 13 | 2.7 | 12 | 23 |
| October | Excellent | 12 | 4.3 | 12 | 23 |
| November | Excellent | 11 | 5.9 | 12 | 24 |
| December | Excellent | 11 | 8.6 | 12 | 24 |
Sailing areas in French Polynesia
Every area below is scored individually in the interactive calendar; where we have an in-depth guide, it's linked.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to sail in French Polynesia?
Sailing works year-round in French Polynesia; May and June scores best for wind, rain, sunshine, and temperature in the 1991–2020 climate normals.
How warm is it in French Polynesia in May?
Around 24 °C air temperature on average in May, with about 12 hours of sun a day.