Bora Bora in December (2027): Weather, Crowds & What to Do
At a glance — Bora Bora in December: Avg high ~29–30°C, humid | Rain ~285mm, ~12 rainy days | Sea 27–29°C | Crowds: High | Prices: Peak | Verdict: Peak prices meet near-peak rainfall — worth it only if the holidays are the reason you’re going.
Is December a good time to visit Bora Bora?
For the holidays, yes — for the weather, no, and the page won’t pretend otherwise. December brings ~285mm of rain across ~12 rainy days, yet charges the year’s highest prices anyway — Christmas and New Year demand doesn’t pause for weather. Come for the resort Christmas programs, the beach parties, and the holiday energy — not for dry days.
December suits holiday travelers who want a tropical Christmas and accept the rain as the price of admission. It doesn’t suit weather-first planners or budget travelers — November is cheaper and January is cheaper still, both wetter-or-equal.
Weather in Bora Bora in December
| December | |
|---|---|
| Avg high | ~29–30°C (humid) |
| Rainfall | ~285mm |
| Rainy days | ~12 |
| Sea temp | 27–29°C |
Figures: Weather25 dataset (same as the main Bora Bora guide). Lows aren’t published for December in our dataset — shown as highs + rain rather than invented. December (~285mm) sits just under January’s peak (~306mm) and just above November’s (~219mm): the wet season’s high plateau. Highs near 30°C with humidity — this is hot rain, not cool rain.
December vs November vs January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rain | ~219mm, ~9 days | ~285mm, ~12 days | ~306mm, ~12 days |
| Crowds | Low | High | Low |
| Prices | Low | Peak | Low from mid-Jan |
December is the worst weather-per-dollar of the three: wetter than November, nearly as wet as January, at Peak prices against their Low. What it sells isn’t weather — it’s the holidays. November and January are the rational picks; December is the emotional one.
Crowds and prices in December
High crowds, Peak prices — the holiday paradox. Christmas and New Year fill the resorts at the year’s highest rates despite ~285mm of rain. This is the year’s steepest mismatch between price and rainfall. Book far ahead — holiday inventory goes first.
Travel insurance is recommended — wet-season disruption to boat days and inter-island flights around fixed holiday dates, when rebooking is hardest.
What to do in Bora Bora in December
Do the festive season properly
Resort Christmas and New Year programs are the reason December exists as a travel month: gala dinners, beach parties, holiday events on the sand. The Liquid Festival — December’s watersports competition with lagoon beach parties (per the hub’s festival table) — adds a local layer to the imported holiday.
Take boat excursions in the mornings
With ~12 rainy days, timing within the day matters: mornings are the usable window before the tropical build-up. Book lagoon excursions early in the day and keep afternoons flexible.
Treat the rain as atmosphere, not obstacle
At ~29–30°C, December rain is warm — the hot-rain month. The pool, the spa, and the overwater deck all work between downpours; the holiday energy does the rest. This is the month to stop checking the forecast.
Festivals and events in December
The Bora Bora Liquid Festival — a December watersports competition with beach parties in the lagoon, per the hub’s festival table. Plus the resort Christmas and New Year season: programs, galas, and events across the major resorts. December is the year’s most event-dense month after July’s Heiva.
What to pack for December
Light rain jacket — ~12 rainy days makes it essential, not optional. Otherwise the standard tropical kit; the sea holds 27–29°C and the air never cools.
December FAQs
Is December the wettest month in Bora Bora?
Among the wettest — around 285mm across ~12 rainy days — but January (~306mm) takes the title. December’s distinction is different: it’s the wettest month people pay Peak prices for.
Why is December so expensive in Bora Bora if it rains so much?
Holiday demand ignores the forecast. Christmas and New Year fill resorts at Peak pricing despite ~285mm of rain — the weather-per-dollar is the year’s worst, and travelers keep paying it for the festive atmosphere.
What is the Bora Bora Liquid Festival?
A December watersports competition with beach parties in the lagoon, per the hub’s festival table. It gives December a local event layer beneath the imported Christmas season.
Is December better than November or January in Bora Bora?
On weather and price, no: November is drier and Low-priced, January is wetter but Low-priced from mid-month. December wins only on festive atmosphere — at Peak prices.
Should I get travel insurance for Bora Bora in December?
Recommended. Wet-season disruption around fixed holiday dates is the specific risk — rebooking a rained-out excursion is hardest when everyone’s traveling.
Bora Bora in other months: January | December — plus the full Best Time to Visit Bora Bora guide.
