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.
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
The first month of the autumn,
March, is still a warm month in
Gwaunaruu,
Solomon Islands, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and an average low of 26.1°C (79°F). The arrival of March denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F) from
February's 28.4°C (83.1°F).
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Weather in April
April, the same as
March, is another warm autumn month in
Gwaunaruu,
Solomon Islands, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°C (79.5°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F). The warmest months are April and
May, with an average high-temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F). The heat index for April is computed to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F).
Weather in April » Weather in May
May, the last month of the autumn in
Gwaunaruu, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.8°C (83.8°F) and min 26.6°C (79.9°F). The months of
April and May see the peak of Gwaunaruu's temperatures, averaging a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F). May's heat index is computed to be 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.
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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
The last month of the winter,
August, is also a moderately hot month in
Gwaunaruu,
Solomon Islands, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°C (82.2°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F). The coldest month is August, with an average high-temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F). The heat index value for August is computed to be 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 an average temperature fluctuating between 28.1°C (82.6°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F). September's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.1°C (82.6°F), diverging marginally from
August's 27.9°C (82.2°F).
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Weather in October
October, the same as
September, is a moderately hot spring month in
Gwaunaruu,
Solomon Islands, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°C (78.6°F) and 28.3°C (82.9°F). October brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), showing a slight difference from September's 28.1°C (82.6°F).
Weather in October » Weather in November
November, the last month of the spring in
Gwaunaruu, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 28.5°C (83.3°F) and 25.9°C (78.6°F). November's weather records an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.5°C (83.3°F), showing little deviation from
October.
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.
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