The climate of Ourovéni
Located on the tropical island nation of
Comoros, the climate in
Ourovéni is classified as Af by Köppen climate classification, denoting a Tropical rainforest climate. This implies consistent warm temperatures and high levels of humidity throughout the year.
Throughout the year, high temperatures in Ourovéni fluctuate lightly, ranging from 25.3°C (77.5°F) to 28.8°C (83.8°F). Complementing these consistently high temperatures are invariably high levels of relative humidity that closely orbit around the mid-70s percentage-wise. This humid atmosphere is magnified by a fairly sizable amount of cloud coverage, with a cloud percentage that hovers between 20 and 40.
The township experiences a monsoonal influence, most evident in its rainfall patterns. There is a definite wet and dry season, with heavy rainfall, of over 150mm (5.91"), from
January through
April, switching dramatically to minimal rainfall, as low as 11mm (0.43"), from
July to
September. Concurrently, the frequency of rainfall days follows a similar trajectory, dropping from a bumper 23 days in April down to 8.4 days in September.
While conditions may seem predominantly cloudy owing to frequent rains, Ourovéni does enjoy a good deal of sunshine. The number of sunshine hours spans from 7.1 to 11.3 hours throughout the year, with the number of full sunshine days peaking at 18.1 in September.
The wind speed varies throughout the twelve month cycle, with the average wind speeds varying from 11.2km/h (7mph) to 22.9km/h (14.2mph), and gust speeds range from highs of 32.4km/h (20.1mph) between
June and July down to 15.7km/h (9.8mph) come
November.
The best time to visit Ourovéni
The optimal period to visit
Ourovéni would be from
May to
September. During these months, rainfall is at a minimum between 11mm (0.43") to 31mm (1.22") and there are fewer days of precipitation ranging from 8.4 to 12 days. Temperatures remain warm yet manageable, averaging between 25.3°C (77.5°F) to 27.3°C (81.1°F), and humidity levels slightly lower between 74-75 relative%. This period also sees the peak of sunshine hours, highest at 11.3 hours in
November and the most sunshine days occurring in September at 18.1 days.
The worst time to visit Ourovéni
Conversely, the least ideal time for a visit would be from
January to
April. Heavy rain falls generously during this period, between 160mm (6.3") to 233mm (9.17"), and a high frequency of rainy days between 19.3 to 23 days. Additionally, this period also sees less of the sun, with sunshine hours on average under 9 hours.
Spring weather in Ourovéni
From
March to
May, the spring period in
Ourovéni transitions from the heavy rainfall season to relatively dryer conditions. Rainfall reduces from a heavy 174mm (6.85") in March to 73mm (2.87") in May. Correspondingly, rainfall days decrease from 23 days to 15.5 days.
Summer weather in Ourovéni
June to
August characterize the summer of
Ourovéni. This period sees the least amount of rainfall, as low as 12mm (0.47") in August, and the fewest rainy days, falling to a low of 10.3 days in August. This correlates with increased sunshine hours, maxing at 10.3 in
July.
Autumn weather in Ourovéni
Autumn, from
September to
November, sustains the low rainfall conditions. Rainfall gradually increases from 11mm (0.43") in September to 33mm (1.3") in November. The amount of sunshine remains high with longer sunshine hours peaking at 11.3 in November.
Winter weather in Ourovéni
Winter in
Ourovéni, starts from
December extending through
February. These months see a resurgence in rainfall both in amount and days of precipitation. Rainfall jumps up to 147mm (5.79") in December and continues to rise in the subsequent months. Correspondingly, rainfall days shoot up to 19.5 days in December.
Weather in January
Revealing
January's weather pattern in
Ourovéni,
Comoros, it leans towards relatively high humidity with a considerable amount of rainfall. Pinned at its peak value for the year, January witnesses 233mm (9.17") of rainfall, setting a tone for a wet start to the year.
Weather in January »Weather in February
As
Ourovéni,
Comoros transitions from
January to
February, there is a noticeable reduction in rainfall and humidity. Historically, February sees a drastic decrease in rainfall from 233mm (9.17") to 165mm (6.5"), signifying a shift towards drier conditions.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March in
Ourovéni,
Comoros brings an increased amount of rainfall and a slight rise in temperature compared to the previous month,
February. The increased rainfall, up by 9mm (0.35") from 165mm (6.5"), marks the beginning of the wetter season in Ourovéni.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
As
Ourovéni,
Comoros moves into
April, the weather changes slightly, influenced by a slight decrease in amounts of rainfall. The rainfall registers a decrease to 160mm (6.3"), indicating a shift towards the imminent dry period. This gradual transition in climate is reflected in the steady temperature, relative humidity, and amount of daylight during this month.
Weather in April »Weather in May
May is an important turning point for the climate of
Ourovéni,
Comoros, marking a distinct transition from the relatively wet previous months towards a drier period. This change is signaled by a drastic reduction in rainfall from 160mm (6.3") to 73mm (2.87"), marking the start of the much-anticipated dry season.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June continues the onset of the dry season in
Ourovéni,
Comoros, consistent with the changes initiated in
May. In-line with this trend, rainfall decreases from 73mm (2.87") to 31mm (1.22"), effectively managing the transition to the dry season.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
July is characteristically the driest month in
Ourovéni,
Comoros, following the trend set by
June. With a minimum rainfall recorded at 20mm (0.79"), July is the driest month of the year. However, despite reduced precipitation, humidity remains relatively high, maintaining a well-balanced ecosystem.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August in
Ourovéni,
Comoros, follows on the heels of
July, maintaining similar weather conditions. August's weather sees a record low rainfall, even lesser than July's, at 12mm (0.47"), contributing to the ongoing dry season. The climate is semi-arid with copious amounts of sunlight and minimum cloud cover ensuring warm and sunny days.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September in
Ourovéni,
Comoros, signals a slight shift in climate, as rainfall sees a minute increase from the record low of
August. Incremental rainfall registers at 11mm (0.43"), marking a small yet significant transition from the prevailing dry season.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October makes for a transitional phase in
Ourovéni,
Comoros, moving from the dry to the wet season. Rainfall shows a notable increase from 11mm (0.43") to 23mm (0.91"), indicating the gradual transition towards the rainy season.
Weather in October » Weather in November
As
Ourovéni,
Comoros steps into
November, the weather takes a significant turn. An increase in rainfall from 23mm (0.91") to 33mm (1.3") is evident, marking the beginning of the impending wet season. The weather remains largely pleasant with slight changes in temperature and humidity.
Weather in November »Weather in December