Climate Insights for Mota

The climate in Mota is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1400mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 349mm of rainfall. Mota is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Mota sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 27°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Mota is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1400mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 349mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5mm. That's 344mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Mota is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Mota, which began on March 20, 2026. Mota is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Mota is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mota 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.