🇵🇫 Bora Bora vs Sydney 🇦🇺

Bora Bora, French Polynesia vs Sydney, Australia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bora Bora is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Sydney is drier, with roughly 197 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇫 Bora Bora🇦🇺 Sydney
Avg annual high24°C22°C
Hottest monthMarch (25°C)January (26°C)
Coldest monthAugust (22°C low)July (8°C low)
Rainy days / year322125
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberApril, September, October

🇵🇫 Bora Bora

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

🇦🇺 Sydney

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in January (26°C), coldest lows in July (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bora Bora or Sydney warmer?

Bora Bora is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bora Bora or Sydney?

Bora Bora is rainier — Sydney sees about 197 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Bora Bora is best around July, August, September; Sydney is best around April, September, October.

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