What is the rainy season in Bora Bora?

What is the rainy season in Bora Bora? While the wet season can bring tropical showers and humidity from November to April, the rain is often followed by vibrant rainbows, stunning sunsets and a soft island breeze. Water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and boat excursions are available year-round in Bora Bora.

Is it always sunny in Bora Bora?

As you can see on the Tahiti and Bora Bora weather charts below, we are a Year-Round Sunny Destination!

Are euros accepted in French Polynesia?

The official currency of Tahiti is the CFP Franc (XPF). It's best to exchange money or use your credit card in Tahiti. If you can't buy some before your trip, the next best options are Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR).

Is there hurricane season in Bora Bora?

The island of Bora Bora does experience a hurricane season, which normally lasts from November to April, even if it may not be vulnerable to strong hurricanes.

Can you drink alcohol in Bora Bora?

When should you avoid Bora Bora?

Are there mosquitos in Bora Bora?

Is the water in Bora Bora clean?

For its sanitation Bora Bora is equipped with a collective sanitation network on the whole island. Two biological purification stations with a capacity equivalent to 20 000 inhabitants operate the treatment offering excellent results for the quality of the bathing water on the island's twenty beaches.

What to do if it rains in Bora Bora?

What should I be careful of in Bora Bora?

There are many sharks in Bora Bora, although attacks on humans are rare. Still, it's best to steer clear of them, as well as Bora Bora's stingrays and barracudas. Wear reliable foot protection whenever you're in the ocean to fend off injuries from stonefish, urchins, and the coral itself.

How many days is enough in Bora Bora?

To properly experience Bora Bora, three days (four nights if arriving late) should be enough. The island is small and there isn't all that much to see. If you're after a pampering luxury holiday of sipping cocktails on the deck of your overwater bungalow, you could probably spend a week (if you can afford that).

Are there snakes in Bora Bora?

So when Captain James Cook and early settlers came to the island, they misheard the words of the natives, which eventually led to the rest of the world referring to it as Bora Bora. There are no poisonous insects or snakes on Bora Bora.

Is Bora Bora cheaper than Maldives?

Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.

Is it safe to swim in Bora Bora?

Is Bora Bora safe from tsunami?

Is Bora Bora cheap to visit?

Can you swim in Bora Bora in December?

The famed turquoise lagoons of Bora Bora boast warm water temperatures all year, so you can always enjoy a swim. In the dry season, which typically lasts from October to May, the sunny, mild weather is distinguished by unblemished beach days and temperate evenings.

Why is the water so blue in Bora Bora?

What is the coldest month in Bora Bora?

June is the hottest month in Bora Bora with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is January at 17°C (63°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 8 in September.

Is Tahiti better than Bora Bora?