Climate Insights for Hikueru Atoll Airport

The climate in Hikueru Atoll Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1218mm of precipitation falls per year. Hikueru Atoll Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hikueru Atoll 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: March, April, February. The coldest months are September, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Hikueru Atoll Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Hikueru Atoll Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1218mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 180mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 41mm. That's 139mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Hikueru Atoll Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h 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 29km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 26km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Hikueru Atoll Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Hikueru Atoll 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 March at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Hikueru Atoll Airport is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 53mm per month. By contrast, March 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 Hikueru Atoll 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.