Best time to swim in French Polynesia Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in French Polynesia? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in French Polynesia.
Swimming in French Polynesia by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in French Polynesia by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Tahiti, Bora-Bora, Hiva Oa (Marquesas Islands), Moorea and Huahine.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| February | 81°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| March | 82°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| April | 81°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| May | 79°F to 84°F | ideal swimming* |
| June | 77°F to 83°F | ideal swimming* |
| July | 75°F to 82°F | ideal swimming* |
| August | 75°F to 82°F | ideal swimming* |
| September | 75°F to 81°F | ideal swimming* |
| October | 76°F to 82°F | ideal swimming* |
| November | 78°F to 83°F | ideal swimming* |
| December | 79°F to 84°F | ideal swimming* |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in French Polynesia?
Best time to swim in Hiva Oa (Marquesas Islands)
It is possible to swim all year in Hiva Oa (Marquesas Islands).
Other cities and places in French Polynesia:
Water temperatures in French Polynesia over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in French Polynesia for the cities of: Tahiti, Bora-Bora, Hiva Oa (Marquesas Islands), Moorea and Huahine.