Climate Insights for Kauehi Airport

Fakarava, Îles Tuamotu-Gambier, French Polynesia

Hottest
March
28°C peak
Coldest
September
25°C low
Wettest
January
183mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kauehi Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1285mm of precipitation falls per year. Kauehi Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kauehi 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, October, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 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: 26° Jul Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Sep Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Oct Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Dec Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26°
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Kauehi 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: 183mm Feb Precipitation: 159mm Mar Precipitation: 105mm Apr Precipitation: 116mm May Precipitation: 74mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Jul Precipitation: 60mm Aug Precipitation: 43mm Sep Precipitation: 71mm Oct Precipitation: 78mm Nov Precipitation: 141mm Dec Precipitation: 165mm
Precipitation

Kauehi Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1285mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 183mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 43mm. That's 140mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 24km/h Jul Wind Speed: 25km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Kauehi Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 19km/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 24km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kauehi Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Kauehi 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. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 290mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/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 506mm across the season with a monthly average of 169mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 295mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/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 Kauehi 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
21 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
26 °C
25 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
26 °C
24 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
25 °C
26 °C
25 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
26 °C
23 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
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