Climate Insights for Gatokae Airport

, Western Province, Solomon Islands

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
August
26°C low
Wettest
March
404mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gatokae Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 4336mm of precipitation falls per year. Gatokae Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gatokae Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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: 27° Min: 27° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 28° 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: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27°
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Gatokae 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: 366mm Feb Precipitation: 402mm Mar Precipitation: 404mm Apr Precipitation: 331mm May Precipitation: 394mm Jun Precipitation: 351mm Jul Precipitation: 392mm Aug Precipitation: 355mm Sep Precipitation: 341mm Oct Precipitation: 272mm Nov Precipitation: 339mm Dec Precipitation: 387mm
Precipitation

Gatokae Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4336mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 361mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 404mm of rainfall. February and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 272mm. That's 133mm less than March, 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: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 28km/h Aug Wind Speed: 28km/h Sep Wind Speed: 27km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Gatokae Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 28km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap 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 27km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

90 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Gatokae Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Gatokae Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 26°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 952mm across the season with a monthly average of 317mm. 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 1155mm across the season with a monthly average of 385mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1130mm across the season with a monthly average of 377mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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 1098mm across the season with a monthly average of 366mm. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/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 Gatokae 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
22 km/h
366 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
402 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
404 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
331 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
394 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
28 °C
26 km/h
351 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
28 km/h
392 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
27 °C
28 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
27 °C
27 km/h
341 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
272 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
339 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
387 mm
0 cm
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