Best time to sail

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.

Open French Polynesia in the interactive calendar

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.

Temperature (°C)

Air
Water

Wind (kn)

Rain (mm/day)

Sun (h/day)

Month	Sail score	Wind (kn)	Rain (mm/day)	Sun (h/day)	Temp (°C)	Water (°C)
January	Excellent	11	7.7	12	25	29
February	Excellent	11	7.8	12	25	29
March	Excellent	10	6.3	12	25	29
April	Excellent	11	5	12	25	29
May	Excellent	12	3.8	12	24	28
June	Excellent	12	2.4	12	23	27
July	Excellent	13	2.7	12	23	27
August	Excellent	13	2.1	12	23	27
September	Excellent	13	2.7	12	23	27
October	Excellent	12	4.3	12	23	27
November	Excellent	11	5.9	12	24	27
December	Excellent	11	8.6	12	24	28

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.

Society Islands (Tahiti)

Advanced

Best conditions around March 30

Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea — French Polynesian heart.

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.

How warm is the water in French Polynesia in May?

Around 28 °C sea-surface temperature on average in May, based on 2023–2025 marine averages.