Climate Insights for Labasa

The climate in Labasa is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2430mm of precipitation falls per year. Labasa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Labasa 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Labasa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Labasa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2430mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 203mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 439mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 45mm. That's 394mm less than January, 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.

Labasa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 5km/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 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Labasa, which began on September 23, 2026. Labasa is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 22°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (89 days from now).

The best time to visit Labasa is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. 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 Labasa 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.