Climate Insights for Katiu Airport

Makemo, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia

Hottest
March
28°C peak
Coldest
September
25°C low
Wettest
January
159mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Katiu Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1173mm of precipitation falls per year. Katiu Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Katiu 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 25°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jul Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Sep Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Oct Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Nov Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Dec Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26°
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Average
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Katiu Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°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 25°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 159mm Feb Precipitation: 156mm Mar Precipitation: 112mm Apr Precipitation: 81mm May Precipitation: 67mm Jun Precipitation: 71mm Jul Precipitation: 51mm Aug Precipitation: 35mm Sep Precipitation: 62mm Oct Precipitation: 83mm Nov Precipitation: 145mm Dec Precipitation: 153mm
Precipitation

Katiu Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1173mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 159mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 35mm. That's 124mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 26km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 29km/h Jul Wind Speed: 29km/h Aug Wind Speed: 29km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 27km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Katiu 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Katiu Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Katiu 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 25°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 289mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 467mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 260mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 157mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Katiu 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
28 °C
27 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
27 °C
29 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
26 °C
29 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
26 °C
29 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
26 °C
28 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
26 °C
27 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
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