🇵🇫 Bora Bora vs Melbourne 🇦🇺

Bora Bora, French Polynesia vs Melbourne, Australia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bora Bora is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Melbourne is drier, with roughly 179 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇫 Bora Bora🇦🇺 Melbourne
Avg annual high24°C20°C
Hottest monthMarch (25°C)January (26°C)
Coldest monthAugust (22°C low)July (6°C low)
Rainy days / year322143
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberFebruary, March, November

🇵🇫 Bora Bora

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in March (25°C), coldest lows in August (22°C).

🇦🇺 Melbourne

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in January (26°C), coldest lows in July (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bora Bora or Melbourne warmer?

Bora Bora is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bora Bora or Melbourne?

Bora Bora is rainier — Melbourne sees about 179 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bora Bora vs Melbourne?

Bora Bora is best around July, August, September; Melbourne is best around February, March, November.

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