Climate Insights for Nukutavake Airport

The climate in Nukutavake Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1272mm of precipitation falls per year. Nukutavake Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nukutavake 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, February, April. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Nukutavake Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Nukutavake Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1272mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 185mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 59mm. That's 126mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Nukutavake 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 July, averaging 24km/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 5km/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, 23km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Nukutavake Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Nukutavake 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Nukutavake Airport is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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 Nukutavake 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.