Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Rapa, French Polynesia in May
Weather score57Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 124mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
124mm
Sun
0h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
57
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 124mm, 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 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rapa, French Polynesia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May25°C average high
May is close to Rapa's 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
May124mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Rapa's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, May, and September 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 Rapa's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
May23°C average sea
May is close to Rapa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May57 weather score
May sits close to Rapa's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.