Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Austral Islands, French Polynesia in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
134mm
Sun
0h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Austral Islands, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May is close to Austral Islands' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May134mm average rain
May sits near Austral Islands' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary and June to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May0 hours average sun
May is close to Austral Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
May24°C average sea
May is close to Austral Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May scores below Austral Islands' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.