🇵🇫 Bora Bora vs Wellington 🇳🇿

Bora Bora, French Polynesia vs Wellington, New Zealand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bora Bora is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Wellington is drier, with roughly 122 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇫 Bora Bora🇳🇿 Wellington
Avg annual high24°C16°C
Hottest monthMarch (25°C)January (20°C)
Coldest monthAugust (22°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year322200
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Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberJanuary, February, March

🇵🇫 Bora Bora

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

🇳🇿 Wellington

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bora Bora or Wellington warmer?

Bora Bora is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bora Bora or Wellington?

Bora Bora is rainier — Wellington sees about 122 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Bora Bora is best around July, August, September; Wellington is best around January, February, March.

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