Bora Bora Weather



Posted: Monday, March 13, 2006

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Bora Bora’s weather falls in line with the general parameters of all tropical locations – entirely predictable for most part (except for the infrequent but spectacular cyclones) and with definite seasons. Broadly, it can be classified into the monsoon, or rainy, season and the dry season.

The monsoons last for five months – between November and April, to be precise –and they generate a considerable amount of rainfall. It is estimated that three quarters of Polynesia’s yearly rainfall occurs within these five months. It can get quite hot and humid on the island in this period – temperatures can go up to 30 degrees Celsius and even higher during the period between February and March. Though Bora Bora has its own rustically romantic charm in the monsoon season, a majority of tourists find the torrential rainfall hard to take. The generally pleasant north-northeasterly trade winds blow during the monsoons.

In contrast, the dry season, which also lasts for five months (between May and October) is far more amenable to the tourist trade. Humidity is down to a manageable level from the extreme mugginess of the wet season. Usually, temperatures will fluctuate between 24 degrees and 28 degrees Celsius and the weather generally remains pleasant. This season also features the southeasterly ‘mara amu’ trade winds, which can reduce daytime temperatures without warning. First-time visitors would probably be best off vacationing during the dry spell, which is considered peak tourist season on Bora Bora.

The lacuna between these two main seasons is not considered to be optimum vacation time on the island, but that depends entirely on one’s point of view. For instance, you are likely to get accommodation, island touring, charter fishing and water sports facilities at extremely reasonable rates during this period.

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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)
» left by Carl from Toronto Canada 5 years 195 days ago.
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from hawaii, india 4 years 276 days ago.
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» left by Anonymous
 3 years 290 days ago.
I'm confused how November to April is only 5 months and May to October is only 5 months. (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr == 6 months!) Do you not count April and October? Are April and October the Lacuna? It would be helpful to clarify a bit -- otherwise a helpful friendly article, thanks.
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