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Is The Water Warm In Bora Bora? Water Temperatures By Month

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If you’re visiting Bora Bora soon then you might be wondering ‘what is the water temperature in Bora Bora?’.

You’re not the only one. That’s why I’ve put together this ultimate guide on if the water in Bora Bora is warm and the exact water temperatures by month.

Is The Water In Bora Bora Warm?

Yes, the water in Bora Bora is warm.

The average water temperature in Bora Bora is 28ºC / 82.5ºF. It ranges from 25.9ºC / 78.6ºF to 30.8ºC / 87.4ºF over the year.

You’ll find the hottest water temperatures in April with an average of 29.1ºC / 84.4ºF and the coldest water temperatures in September with an average of 26.9ºC / 80.4ºF.

Water temperatures in Bora Bora summary

The water in Bora Bora is warm all year round and a perfect temperature for swimming, snorkeling and other water sports. It’s comfortable to be in the water for long periods of time.

The water in Bora Bora is actually some of the warmest in the world. 

I found that you could go out for a swim as early as 7AM and not be cold. It feels like you’re in a warm bathtub most of the time.

Bora Bora Water Temperature By Month

Check out the chart below to see the average water temperatures by month in Bora Bora in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. 

Average water temperature in Bora Bora by month.
Average water temperature in Bora Bora by month.

Here’s a more detailed overview of the water temperature in Bora Bora each month:

Bora Bora Water Temperature in January

  • Minimum water temperature: 27.3ºC / 81.1ºF
  • Average water temperature: 28.6ºC / 83.5ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 30.1ºC / 86.2ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in February

  • Minimum water temperature: 27.6ºC / 81.7ºF
  • Average water temperature: 28.7ºC / 83.7ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 29.8ºC / 85.6ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in March

  • Minimum water temperature: 27.9ºC / 82.2ºF
  • Average water temperature: 29ºC / 84.2ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 30.1ºC / 86.2ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in April

  • Minimum water temperature: 28ºC / 82.4ºF
  • Average water temperature: 29.1ºC / 84.4ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 30.8ºC / 87.4ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in May

  • Minimum water temperature: 27.5ºC / 81.5ºF
  • Average water temperature: 28.6ºC / 83.5ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 29.5ºC / 85.1ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in June

  • Minimum water temperature: 26.9ºC / 80.4ºF
  • Average water temperature: 28ºC / 82.4ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 29ºC / 84.2ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in July

  • Minimum water temperature: 25.9ºC / 78.6ºF
  • Average water temperature: 27.3ºC / 81.1ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 28.2ºC / 82.8ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in August

  • Minimum water temperature: 26ºC / 78.8ºF
  • Average water temperature: 26.9ºC / 80.4ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 27.8ºC / 82ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in September

  • Minimum water temperature: 25.9ºC / 78.6ºF
  • Average water temperature: 26.9ºC / 80.4ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 27.9ºC / 82.2ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in October

  • Minimum water temperature: 26.3ºC / 79.3ºF
  • Average water temperature: 27.2ºC / 81ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 28.4ºC / 83.1ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in November

  • Minimum water temperature: 26.5ºC / 79.7ºF
  • Average water temperature: 27.9ºC / 82.2ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 30.1ºC / 86.2ºF

Bora Bora Water Temperature in December

  • Minimum water temperature: 27ºC / 80.6ºF
  • Average water temperature: 28.5ºC / 83.3ºF
  • Maximum water temperature: 30ºC / 86ºF

These values were calculated using sea water temperatures in Bora Bora over the past 10 years.

Bora Bora Water Temperature Compared With Other Countries

If you want to contextualize these temperatures, let’s compare them to other popular vacation destinations.

The water temperature in Bora Bora ranges between 25.9ºC / 78.6ºF to 30.8ºC / 87.4ºF over the year.

  • On average, the water temperature is warmer in Bora Bora compared with Hawaii.

In Hawaii, the water temperature ranges between 25ºC / 77ºF and 28ºC / 82ºF.

  • On average, the water temperature is slightly warmer in Bora Bora compared with Cancun, Mexico.

In Cancun, the water temperature ranges between 25.5ºC / 78ºF and 29ºC / 84ºF.

  • On average, the water temperature is warmer in Bora Bora compared to Miami.

In Miami, the water temperature ranges between 22ºC / 71ºF and 30ºC / 86ºF.

Why Does Water Feel Colder Than Air?

One thing that you may (or may not) have noticed is that water feels colder than air, even when it’s the exact same temperature.

For example, 21ºC / 70ºF water will always feel colder than 21ºC / 70ºF air. But why is that?

If you go outside when it’s 21ºC / 70ºF then you’ll feel warm but if you jumped into a swimming pool of the same temperature, you’d feel kinda cold!

The reason for this is all about conductivity. Water is a better conductor than air so when you jump into the pool, the water takes more heat from your body compared with air.

As the water is taking more heat from you, you feel colder.

It’s important to consider this information when looking at the temperatures of the water in Bora Bora in the charts above.

If the water temperature says 28ºC / 82ºF then bear in mind that this will feel colder to you than if it was 28ºC / 82ºF outside.

And that’s it!

Thanks for reading this post on if the water is warm in Bora Bora and the exact water temperatures by month.

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