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French Polynesia enjoys a tropical climate with warm temperatures and sunshine year-round. The drier season from May to October is the best time to visit French Polynesia. This season offers excellent opportunities to experience diving, hiking, shark watching, turtle hatching, and surfing. Heiva i Tahiti dance festival takes place in July. However, hot and rainy season that runs from November to April also has advantages like deep-sea fishing, blooming tiare flowers, and Hawaiki Nui Va'a canoe competition.

16 things to do in French Polynesia

Heiva i Bora Bora Festival

June 21–July 28, 2024 Event

The Heiva festival is one of the most fun ways to experience the culture of Bora Bora

Heiva i Tahiti Festival

July 4-20, 2024 Event

Discover the symbol of the Polynesian culture and an iconic event for people proud of their heritage and history

Hawaiki Nui Va'a

November 2–3, 2024 Event

The annual event is a great opportunity to experience a canoe competition, as well as other performances that come along

Diving & Swimming with Manta Rays

May–December Activity

Swim in a company of these gracious underwater creatures in the waters of the Anau Lagoon

Humpback Whales in French Polynesia

August–October Nature

Don't miss the opportunity to observe humpback whales and swim up close with these ocean giants

Turtles Laying Eggs

November–January Nature

Watch sea turtles gracefully make their way to their nesting ground to lay eggs

Stone Fishing

November Activity

Experience this centuries-old Polynesian tradition of catching fish

Wall of Sharks

Full moon in July Nature

With the full moon shining over the very heart of the Pacific, thousands of spawning groupers are enclosed by hundreds of hungry predators

Shark Watching and Feeding

June–November Nature

Your heart rate will rise in the presence of some of these deadly sea predators, swimmers can join the packs in water, while non-swimmers may watch the action from aboard

Polynesian Breadfruit (Uru or Ulu)

July–August | November–April Food

Special thanks to the British Captain Cook who discovered this versatile fruit in French Polynesia

Deep Sea Fishing

October–June Activity

Discover deep sea fishing in the open Pacific Ocean and enjoy fabulous views of the islands

Baby Turtles Hatching Season

late July–August Nature

Experience the hatching season of baby sea turtles as they make their way into the water for the first time

Perfect Diving

June–October Activity

The beautiful picturesque waters of Bora Bora are perfect for scuba diving

Surfing

All year (best May–October) Activity

Surfers' dreams come true in Tahiti—home to the world's best waves

Tiare Tahiti

September–April (all year round) Nature

Tahitian emblematic flower is celebrated during Tiare Honoring Days through weaving wreaths and bunches of the favourite blossoms

Diving and Snorkeling around Tahiti

April–November Activity

Take an unforgettable diving trip in Tahiti during the Polynesia winter when the water temperature is lower and the visibility is clearer

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