BEST TIME TO VISIT FRENCH POLYNESIA

The best time to visit French Polynesia is practically anytime, if one would depend on season to make the decision. As far as the climate is concerned, French Polynesia has a pleasant weather all year round which is conducive to its landscape. The difference in the weather is trivial but there are periods that proved to be a lot better than others. Another factor that affects the conditions of the environment is the public events. They are what often determines the peak and off tourist season. French Polynesia is located around the southern part of the Pacific Ocean, halfway between California and Australia. This archipelago is technically the farthest oversees territory attached to France, just like its neighboring group of islands called New Caledonia. It is advisable for travelers to pack and wear lightweight cotton clothes because synthetic fabrics can get very uncomfortable in this tropical environment.

Matira Beach in Bora Bora

1. May to October

The months of May to October comprised the austral winter season, or better known as the dry season. This climate is very conducive to a lot of people due to the absence of humidity. However, by comparison to other nations located around the northern hemisphere of the globe, these months do not seem to pass the standards of stereotypical winter. During midday the temperatures can reach about 28 degrees Celsius. People can generally feel the cold bite of dawn, prompting for a more delayed time to wake up. The temperature during this early daybreak drops to an average 20 degrees Celsius. The southern parts of the archipelago are much colder since the dry winds that pass through the area usually come from Antarctica.

2. November to April

November to April is the set of months that consists of the wet season. People, both locals and tourists alike, do not generally like this time of the year simply because it is very unpredictable. Rains can come whimsically on a day where the sun shines at its brightest. Since the French Polynesia is practically devoid of mountains, there is no geographical protection from the heat of the day. Luckily, its coastal tourist locations help make this climate a lot less hostile than desert biomes. The northern part of the archipelago has lesser rainfall than the southern parts. There are also storms that pass along the far eastern edge of the country.

3. July and August

The best time to visit French Polynesia is around July and August because they are the busiest months of the year. The importance of these months is tied up with the same holiday months in France. July is particularly very crowded because it is during this month that Tahiti celebrates the prestigious Heiva Nui Festival.

4. September and March

Anytime around September and March is also the best time to visit French Polynesia. It is during these months that the heavenly bodies, the sun and the moon, color this part of the world with vivid beauty. There has never been a more romantic time than these.