The climate of Kolopopo
Located in
Wallis and Futuna,
Kolopopo falls under the Köppen Climate Classification's tropical rainforest climate zone. The city carries the once dark green, fertile foliage on its shoulders throughout the seasons. Portraying a consistently high temperature range from 27°C (80.6°F) to just under 30°C (86°F), Kolopopo holds a comfortable warmth all year round.
Humidity levels remain relatively stable with monthly averages ranging from the mid-70s%, making the air quite moisture-laden. Rainfall is frequent and abundant here. On average, there are approximately 200mm (7.87") to 400mm (15.75") of rainfall each month. The most significant precipitation occurs during the first three months, and a gradual drop can be observed till
September, after which it starts to climb again.
In terms of sunshine, Kolopopo gets an average of around 6 to 9 hours of sunshine each day throughout the year, peaking in
January. Daylight hours are more in the latter part of the year, starting from September, giving you longer days to enjoy this tropical paradise.
The best time to visit Kolopopo
Visiting
Kolopopo can be a treat at any time of the year, with its consistent warmth and tropical allure.
April through
September offers a relatively drier period. During these months, the rainfall reduces to under 150mm (5.91"), which makes them ideal for outdoor activities. With temperatures still hovering from 26.8°C (80.2°F) to 29°C (84.2°F), and a generous daily sunshine ranging from 5.7 hours to 7.8 hours, this period offers a perfect balance for all types of tourists.
The worst time to visit Kolopopo
As
Wallis and Futuna are subject to tropical cyclones,
February and
March could potentially pose a risk with heavy rainfall ranging from 320mm (12.6") to 405mm (15.94"). Though the temperature is comfortable, ranging between 28.1°C (82.6°F) and 29.1°C (84.4°F), the high precipitation paired with relatively less sunshine, with just around 9 hours daily, might disturb outdoor plans.
Spring weather in Kolopopo
Spring in
Kolopopo transitions into a slightly less wet season as compared to the start of the year. Rainfall quantitatively reduces from 188mm (7.4") in Mar to 115mm (4.53") in
May. Temperature and humidity consistency can be experienced during these months, with temperatures primarily averaging at around 29°C (84.2°F) and humidity in the high 70s%. Although sunshine hours remain relatively constant at 7.8 to 8.7 hours daily.
Summer weather in Kolopopo
Summer in
Kolopopo is pleasantly warm. It offers the least rainfall of the year, with rainfall quantities from 77mm (3.03") to 87mm (3.43"). Temperatures subtly retreat to average around 28°C (82.4°F). Sunshine hours decrease to 5.7 hours daily, but daylight hours start to extend a little, giving a feel of longer days.
Autumn weather in Kolopopo
Autumn witnesses a steady increase in the rainfall figures, progressing from 82mm (3.23") in
September to 170mm (6.69") by
November. Stable temperature and humidity figures persist, providing a relaxed tropical feel. Sunshine per day stabilizes around 7.6 to 7.7 hours, paired with an increasing daylight duration.
Winter weather in Kolopopo
Winter in
Kolopopo is enveloped by warmth, with temperatures averaging from 28.8°C (83.8°F) in
December to 29°C (84.2°F) by
February. Rainfall remains high with quantities from 267mm (10.51") to 320mm (12.6"). Regardless of the rain, it is still fairly sunny with 9.1 hours of sunshine in December, reducing to 9.2 hours by February.
Weather in January
The weather in
Kolopopo,
Wallis and Futuna starts the year on a high note, with
January featuring warm temperatures and moderate rainfall. This month sits between the dryer
December and the rainier
February. There is an abundance of rainfall in January with 320mm (12.6") coming down over approximately 26.8 days demonstrating a significant shift in weather patterns from the preceding month.
Weather in January »Weather in February
February marks a change in weather conditions in
Kolopopo. The temperatures remain relatively stable, but precipitation significantly increases reaching 405mm (15.94") over 25.3 days, which makes February the wettest month of the year in this location.
Weather in February » Weather in March
A significant decrease in rainfall characterizes the weather in
March in
Kolopopo. The change from the preceding
February to the forthcoming
April is quite noticeable, allowing for a gentler transition. With rainfall reducing to 188mm (7.4") spread around 27.7 days, the landscape begins to dry up.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April experiences an additional drop in precipitation, giving way to drier climates as compared to
March. This month marks the start of the transition from the first quarter of the year to the seasonally drier second quarter, with rainfall dropping to 150mm (5.91") over 25.2 days.
Weather in April » Weather in May
As
Kolopopo moves further in the second quarter of the year,
May offers increasingly comfortable weather conditions. The transition from a wetter
April to a less rainy
June is experienced, marking this month as the kickoff to the driest period in this city.
Weather in May »Weather in June
June brings another transition in weather conditions in
Kolopopo with minor changes in temperature, but a further decrease in rainfall. The month follows
May and signals the forthcoming
July, with the rainfall dropping yet again to 87mm (3.43") over 19.6 days.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
In
July,
Kolopopo experiences similar weather to the preceding
June. Leading towards a marginally wetter
August, July brings forward the minimum rainfall for the entire year with levels dropping to 77mm (3.03") spread across the month for 19.1 days.
Weather in July »Weather in August
August is a month of relative stability in weather conditions in
Kolopopo. Besides the slight increase in rainfall, most other parameters are similar to
July. August counts 67mm (2.64") rainfall over 20.8 days which is still less than the months that follow.
Weather in August » Weather in September
The transition from
August’s dry spell to
October’s wetter conditions happens in
September. There's an increasing trend of precipitation levels to 82mm (3.23") during this month spanning 20.8 days. However, the weather remains pleasant with consistent temperatures.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
The city of
Kolopopo experiences a shift in weather patterns in
October, citing an increase in precipitation compared to the previous month. The rainfall counts up to 138mm (5.43") over 23.2 days, indicating a substantial change moving into the rainier month of
November.
Weather in October »Weather in November
November presents a significant increase in rainfall, indicative of the city’s transition to the wettest period of the year. The change in weather conditions from
October to
December is particularly noticeable with rainfall jumping to 170mm (6.69") over 26.3 days.
Weather in November » Weather in December
Closing the year,
December brings a higher rainfall level compared to the previous month. With the transition from the rainier
November to another high rainfall in
January, December presents 267mm (10.51") rainfall spread across 28.2 days.
Weather in December »