Climate Insights for Bellona Airport

Rennell and Bellona, Solomon Islands

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
August
26°C low
Wettest
January
418mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bellona Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3948mm of precipitation falls per year. Bellona Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bellona 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: January, March, December. The coldest months are August, September, October, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Mar Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Jun Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27°
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Bellona Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 418mm Feb Precipitation: 411mm Mar Precipitation: 367mm Apr Precipitation: 368mm May Precipitation: 326mm Jun Precipitation: 307mm Jul Precipitation: 259mm Aug Precipitation: 257mm Sep Precipitation: 340mm Oct Precipitation: 266mm Nov Precipitation: 287mm Dec Precipitation: 342mm
Precipitation

Bellona Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3948mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 329mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 418mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 257mm. That's 162mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

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: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 27km/h Jul Wind Speed: 30km/h Aug Wind Speed: 29km/h Sep Wind Speed: 29km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Bellona 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 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 15km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 29km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bellona Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Bellona 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 January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 26°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (89 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 893mm across the season with a monthly average of 298mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1172mm across the season with a monthly average of 391mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1060mm across the season with a monthly average of 353mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 823mm across the season with a monthly average of 274mm. 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 Bellona 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
27 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
418 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
411 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
367 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
368 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
326 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
28 °C
27 km/h
307 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
27 °C
30 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
27 °C
29 km/h
257 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
26 °C
27 °C
29 km/h
340 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
266 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
287 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
342 mm
0 cm
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