Climate Insights for Lifou Ouanaham Airport

The climate in Lifou Ouanaham Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1549mm of precipitation falls per year. Lifou Ouanaham Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lifou Ouanaham Airport 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Lifou Ouanaham Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Lifou Ouanaham Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1549mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 245mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 52mm. That's 193mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Lifou Ouanaham Airport 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 May, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Lifou Ouanaham Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Lifou Ouanaham Airport 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 February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Lifou Ouanaham Airport is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°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 Lifou Ouanaham Airport 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.