Climate Insights for Matau Tu
Pukapuka, Cook Islands
Climate Overview
The climate in Matau Tu is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,514 mm of precipitation falls per year. Matau Tu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matau Tu is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are October, September, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.The climate in Matau Tu is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 99 in of precipitation falls per year. Matau Tu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matau Tu is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are October, September, August, when temperatures can drop to 79°F.
Temperature
Matau Tu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Matau Tu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Matau Tu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,514 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 209 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 350 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 111 mm. That's 240 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Matau Tu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 99 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 13.8 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.4 in. That's 9.4 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Matau Tu is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 24km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Matau Tu is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matau Tu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matau Tu based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.