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- The climate of Gwaunaruu
- The best time to visit Gwaunaruu
- The worst time to visit Gwaunaruu
- Spring weather in Gwaunaruu
- Summer weather in Gwaunaruu
- Autumn weather in Gwaunaruu
- Winter weather in Gwaunaruu
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
The climate of Gwaunaruu
Gwaunaruu, located in the Solomon Islands, falls under the Af, or tropical rainforest, region of the Köppen climate classification. This translates to a prevalent climate with high temperature, high humidity, and generous amounts of rainfall throughout the calendar year.
Temperatures maintain a steady level, oscillating around the high of 28°C (82.4°F) and low in the 26°C (78.8°F) area. Remarkably, even in the midst of various transitions, no sharp fluctuations disrupt the consistency of these readings across the months. From January to December, the relative humidity remains fairly stable, staying in the region of 79% to 82%. There is a relatively gentle ebb and flow pattern, but it predominantly revolves around the 80% mark.
Annual rainfall patterns reflect the overarching high-humidity theme, with accumulated precipitation peaking at 305mm (12.01") in March, while the low touches at 118mm (4.65") in August. A parallel can be observed in the 'days with rainfall' data - a high of 29.5 days in March and a low of 24 days in August.
Unique to this tropical rainforest climate is the predominance of cloud coverage, fluctuating around 42% to 48% throughout the year, attesting to the constant presence of moisture in the air. In addition to this, high pressure dominates the weather system, with atmospheric pressure readings ranging from 1006.9mb to 1010.4mb.
Temperatures maintain a steady level, oscillating around the high of 28°C (82.4°F) and low in the 26°C (78.8°F) area. Remarkably, even in the midst of various transitions, no sharp fluctuations disrupt the consistency of these readings across the months. From January to December, the relative humidity remains fairly stable, staying in the region of 79% to 82%. There is a relatively gentle ebb and flow pattern, but it predominantly revolves around the 80% mark.
Annual rainfall patterns reflect the overarching high-humidity theme, with accumulated precipitation peaking at 305mm (12.01") in March, while the low touches at 118mm (4.65") in August. A parallel can be observed in the 'days with rainfall' data - a high of 29.5 days in March and a low of 24 days in August.
Unique to this tropical rainforest climate is the predominance of cloud coverage, fluctuating around 42% to 48% throughout the year, attesting to the constant presence of moisture in the air. In addition to this, high pressure dominates the weather system, with atmospheric pressure readings ranging from 1006.9mb to 1010.4mb.
The best time to visit Gwaunaruu
Defining the "best" time to visit Gwaunaruu generally depends on the visitor’s personal preference, keeping in mind the high humidity and constant rainfall. However, the most sunshine hours are observed during the period from September to November, with up to 10.3 hours of sunshine recorded in November. This period also experiences relatively dry weather, with rainfall amounts ranging from 122mm (4.8") in September to 213mm (8.39") in November.
The worst time to visit Gwaunaruu
March could be considered one of the least favourable periods to visit Gwaunaruu. With the highest rainfall volume reaching 305mm (12.01") and maximum days of rainfall at 29.5, this month may present complications for outdoor plans. Additionally, it only sees 7.7 hours of sunshine per day, which lags behind the average for most other months.
Spring weather in Gwaunaruu
In Gwaunaruu, spring, observed from September to November, offers an incredibly balanced weather picture. With temperatures ranging from 28°C (82.4°F) to 28.5°C (83.3°F) for highs and from 25.8°C (78.4°F) to 25.9°C (78.6°F) for lows, weather conditions generally remain warm. Although rainfall persists, it falls notably to a low of 122mm (4.8") in September before climbing back afterwards.
Summer weather in Gwaunaruu
When touring Gwaunaruu in the summer months from December to February, visitors can expect high temperatures, oscillating between 28.5°C (83.3°F) and 28.7°C (83.7°F). Low temperatures stay within a narrow range from 25.9°C (78.6°F) to 26.4°C (79.5°F). Despite continuous rainfall, with February's 259mm (10.2") registering as the period's minimal value, Summer sees a stable range in terms of the recorded visibility and ultraviolet index.
Autumn weather in Gwaunaruu
During autumn, between March and May, Gwaunaruu experiences a significant precipitation peak in March with rainfall reaching 305mm (12.01") before falling to 193mm (7.6") in May. Temperatures during these months continue to remain consistent, with highs from 28.6°C (83.5°F) to 28.8°C (83.8°F) and lows between 26.1°C (79°F) to 26.6°C (79.9°F). A noticeable trait of this period is the high relative humidity, which touches its peak of 80%.
Winter weather in Gwaunaruu
Gwaunaruu's winter, spanning from June to August, maintains similar weather conditions to other periods of the year. While average maximum temperatures stay between 27.9°C (82.2°F) to 28.2°C (82.8°F) during this term, minimum temperatures likewise maintain steadiness from 25.8°C (78.4°F) to 25.9°C (78.6°F). Interestingly, August sees both the least rainfall at 118mm (4.65") and the minimum number of rainy days at 24. However, this period sees an increased wind speed, reaching 16.2km/h (10.1mph) in June.
Weather in January
Gwaunaruu in January is characterized by humid, tropical weather. This starts the calendar year with high humidity and relatively significant showers. The month records the highest wind gusts in the year blowing at 16.2km/h (10.1mph). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The second month of the year is similar to January, with a slight reduction in temperature and humidity. Strong wind currents continue to be observed, but at a slightly higher average speed of 12.8km/h (8mph), the highest in average wind speed throughout the year. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the autumn in Gwaunaruu, is still a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°C (79°F) and 28.6°C (83.5°F). The average high-temperature for March is a still warm 28.6°C (83.5°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, like March, in Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°C (79.5°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F). The months of April and May see the peak of Gwaunaruu's temperatures, averaging a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F). The average heat index in April is estimated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the autumn in Gwaunaruu, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°C (83.8°F) and 26.6°C (79.9°F). Gwaunaruu's highest average temperatures are recorded in April and May, reaching a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F). For May, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Weather in May »
Weather in June
Gwaunaruu transitions from a slightly wetter May to an even drier June. The elements of the month promote the cycle of life as fewer rainfall days are recorded. The gentle gusts of wind observe a slight increase in speed from the previous month. Weather in June »
Weather in July
The island experiences increased windiness in July with the highest gusting wind speed recorded at 23.1km/h (14.4mph). Rainfall volume sees a slight takeoff from the previous month though the number of rainfall days remain modest. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the winter in Gwaunaruu, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F). In Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands, the month of August registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 27.9°C (82.2°F) at the peak and 25.8°C (78.4°F) at the lowest. In August, the heat index is estimated at a hot 32°C (89.6°F). Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the spring in Gwaunaruu, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F). The start of September marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.1°C (82.6°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in August. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, in Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands, is another warm spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.9°C (78.6°F) and an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F). Gwaunaruu sees the arrival of October with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), indicating a subtle variation from September. Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the spring, November, is also a moderately hot month in Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.5°C (83.3°F) and 25.9°C (78.6°F). Gwaunaruu starts November with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F), a minor shift from October's 28.3°C (82.9°F). Weather in November »
Weather in December
Gwaunaruu experiences the least wind speed in December at 8.4km/h (5.2mph), bringing a serene ambiance to the island nearing the year-end. The balance between total daylight and sunshine hours is restored with both seeing a little rise from November. Weather in December »
[Resources]Frequently asked questions
What is the least humid month in Gwaunaruu?
The months with the lowest humidity in Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands, are January through March, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
How much does it rain in Gwaunaruu?
Throughout the year, in Gwaunaruu, there are 329.1 rainfall days, and 2481mm (97.68") of precipitation is accumulated.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gwaunaruu?
The months with the lowest UV index in Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands, are January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the wettest month in Gwaunaruu?
The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 29.5 days and typically aggregates up to 305mm (12.01") of precipitation.
What part of the year is the hottest in Gwaunaruu?
The months of April and May bring the highest temperatures in Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands, averaging a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F).
What are the months with the highest UV index in Gwaunaruu?
April through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the month with the shortest days in Gwaunaruu?
June has the shortest days of the year in Gwaunaruu, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
What is the most humid month in Gwaunaruu?
July is the most humid month in Gwaunaruu, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Gwaunaruu?
With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, July has the least sunshine of the year in Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands.
What are the coldest months in Gwaunaruu?
August, having an average high-temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F), is the coldest month in Gwaunaruu.
What is the driest month in Gwaunaruu?
August is the month with the least rainfall in Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands. Rain falls for 24 days and accumulates 118mm (4.65") of precipitation.
What month has the most sunshine in Gwaunaruu?
The month with the most sunshine in Gwaunaruu is November, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.
When are the longest days in Gwaunaruu?
December has the longest days of the year in Gwaunaruu, with an average of 12h and 36min of daylight.
Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Gwaunaruu?
Gwaunaruu does not utilize Daylight Saving Time (DST). +11 timezone is used throughout the entire year.
Average temperature
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April and May (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.9°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (25.8°C).
Average pressure
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
- Average pressure in January:
1006.9mbar - Average pressure in February:
1007.2mbar - Average pressure in March:
1007.9mbar - Average pressure in April:
1008.9mbar - Average pressure in May:
1009.7mbar - Average pressure in June:
1009.9mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1009.8mbar - Average pressure in August:
1010.4mbar - Average pressure in September:
1010.2mbar - Average pressure in October:
1009.8mbar - Average pressure in November:
1008.3mbar - Average pressure in December:
1007.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1010.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1006.9mbar).
Average wind speed
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
- Average wind speed in January:
10.7km/h - Average wind speed in February:
12.8km/h - Average wind speed in March:
11.4km/h - Average wind speed in April:
9.3km/h - Average wind speed in May:
10.9km/h - Average wind speed in June:
13.3km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
16.2km/h - Average wind speed in August:
14.9km/h - Average wind speed in September:
14.5km/h - Average wind speed in October:
10.8km/h - Average wind speed in November:
9km/h - Average wind speed in December:
8.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.4km/h).
Average humidity
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, November and December (79%).
Average rainfall
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
- Average rainfall in January:
284mm - Average rainfall in February:
259mm - Average rainfall in March:
305mm - Average rainfall in April:
237mm - Average rainfall in May:
193mm - Average rainfall in June:
129mm
- Average rainfall in July:
156mm - Average rainfall in August:
118mm - Average rainfall in September:
122mm - Average rainfall in October:
184mm - Average rainfall in November:
213mm - Average rainfall in December:
281mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (305mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (118mm).
Average rainfall days
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
- Average rainfall days in January:
29.4 days - Average rainfall days in February:
26.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
29.5 days - Average rainfall days in April:
28.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
28.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
26.5 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
26.6 days - Average rainfall days in August:
24 days - Average rainfall days in September:
24.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
28.4 days - Average rainfall days in November:
28.3 days - Average rainfall days in December:
29.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (24 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
- Average daylight in January:
12h and 4min - Average daylight in February:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in April:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in May:
11h and 4min - Average daylight in June:
11h and 4min
- Average daylight in July:
11h and 4min - Average daylight in August:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in October:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in November:
12h and 3min - Average daylight in December:
12h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
7h and 4min - Average sunshine in February:
7h and 3min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 4min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 1min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 2min - Average sunshine in June:
8h and 1min
- Average sunshine in July:
7h and 2min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 5min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 2min - Average sunshine in October:
9h and 4min - Average sunshine in November:
10h and 2min - Average sunshine in December:
9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
Average sunshine days
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
- Average sunshine days in January:
0.5 days - Average sunshine days in February:
0.9 days - Average sunshine days in March:
0.5 days - Average sunshine days in April:
0.9 days - Average sunshine days in May:
1 days - Average sunshine days in June:
1.6 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
2.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
3.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
3 days - Average sunshine days in October:
1.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
0.7 days - Average sunshine days in December:
0.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (3.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, March and December (0.5 days).
Average UV index
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).
Gwaunaruu, Solomon Islands
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