Best time to visit Moorea
May to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.
May to October
The dry season, May to October, is the most-named window; sources also pick the shoulder months of May and September-October for fewer crowds.
- “The period to visit Moorea under the most favorable conditions extends from May to October.” vialala.com
- “There are two distinct seasons: the dry season from May to October, and the wet season from November to April.” mooreacooksbay.com
- “This is the most popular time to visit French Polynesia.” farandwild.travel
5 of the 7 travel guides we read name these months.
Moorea month by month
Average high and low in Papeete, and days with rain
JanuaryChecking fares…Among the wettest months, with up to 227 mm of rain.Warm, humid, with short intense showers; quieter tourism.
FebruaryChecking fares…Romantic peak for honeymoons, with Valentine's Day packages (French Polynesia).
MarchChecking fares…Hottest month at 32C; rainfall decreasing to about 135 mm.Whale sightings begin in some southern islands (French Polynesia).
AprilChecking fares…Rain drops to about 85 mm; humidity falls and sunny days increase.A shoulder month for good weather and fewer crowds, per Far and Wild.
Best timeMayChecking fares…Start of the dry season, with about 106 mm of rain and lower rates than peak.Clear skies, low rainfall and lower accommodation rates than peak.XTERRA Tahiti Trail Run
Best timeJuneChecking fares…Whale-watching season begins, especially around Moorea.Only 69 mm of rain.
Best timeJulyChecking fares…Peak tourist season; Heiva i Tahiti festival; book early.One of the lowest-rain months, about 42 mm.July and August are the coolest months because of the maraamu trade winds.
Best timeAugustChecking fares…Sunny, dry, and families arrive for European summer holidays.
Best timeSeptemberChecking fares…Rain falls to only 37 mm in September.Whale-watching peaks off Moorea.Little rainfall, mild temperatures and fewer crowds.
Best timeOctoberChecking fares…Shoulder month with warm seas, settled weather and quieter resorts.About 102 mm of rain and a high of 30C; the dry season ends.
NovemberChecking fares…Rain begins to return but many sunny days remain; resorts less busy.Humidity rises with occasional showers; waterfalls full and fewer tourists.
DecemberChecking fares…Wettest month at about 267 mm; Christmas and New Year raise prices.Christmas and New Year make resorts busier and prices higher.
Weather: Papeete averages from Meteociel (1981 to 2010 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.
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What's on in Moorea
Festivals and seasons through the year
Busy, quiet and what to watch for
Busiest
- May to OctoberDry season and the busiest period; hotel rates rise, especially July and August.
- July and AugustSchool holiday months when families fill the islands and rates climb.
Quietest
- November to AprilWet season: quieter, often more affordable, fewer visitors.
- November 1 to April 30Official low season for pricing across French Polynesia.
Watch for
- December to AprilHighest cyclone risk, though Tahiti is rarely affected.
- November to AprilBrief but sometimes severe thunderstorms; showers usually last 30 to 45 minutes.
- Any dayFerries from Tahiti do not run at night; the last leaves Papeete around 5:00 to 5:30 pm, so late flight arrivals miss it.
Questions people ask
- Is Moorea a good place to visit in November?
- Yes in this source: November is a transition month with rain returning but many sunny days, fewer tourists and full waterfalls.
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