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French Polynesia · Ships call at Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Warm with some showers
Papeete in May offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 82°F and comfortable lows near 80°F. Rain is uncommon, with only about 5 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Warm with some showers.
Crowds are moderate in May, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during May, with the date each one leaves port.
Die grose Amerika & Sudsee-Reise
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
Einmal um die ganze Welt mit MS Artania
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 18, 2026
Einmal um die ganze Welt in 143 Tagen
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 21, 2026
Viking World Cruise
Viking Cruises
Sails Dec 22, 2026
Viking World Voyage Iii
Viking Cruises
Sails Dec 22, 2026
World Cruise
MSC Cruises
Sails Jan 4, 2027
Ships tie up on the Papeete waterfront, a block from the central market. Ferries to Moorea leave from nearby. Faa’a International Airport is about 6.6 km away, 15 to 20 minutes by taxi.
The average high temperature in Papeete during May is 82°F, with a low of 80°F.
Papeete typically sees 5 days of rain in May. Warm with some showers.
For a May cruise to Papeete, you should pack lightweight, breathable clothing, swimwear, and sun protection.