Climate Insights for Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport

, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands

Hottest
January
28°C peak
Coldest
August
26°C low
Wettest
February
394mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3507mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova 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, February. The coldest months are August, September, October, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Mar Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° 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: 27° Min: 27°
Max
Average
Min

Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 347mm Feb Precipitation: 394mm Mar Precipitation: 369mm Apr Precipitation: 286mm May Precipitation: 291mm Jun Precipitation: 226mm Jul Precipitation: 249mm Aug Precipitation: 239mm Sep Precipitation: 218mm Oct Precipitation: 211mm Nov Precipitation: 308mm Dec Precipitation: 369mm
Precipitation

Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3507mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 292mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 394mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 211mm. That's 184mm less than February, 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 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 27km/h Jun Wind Speed: 31km/h Jul Wind Speed: 33km/h Aug Wind Speed: 33km/h Sep Wind Speed: 32km/h Oct Wind Speed: 27km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova 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 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 32km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 24km/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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova 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 28°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 736mm across the season with a monthly average of 245mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1111mm across the season with a monthly average of 370mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 946mm across the season with a monthly average of 315mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/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 714mm across the season with a monthly average of 238mm. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova 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
28 °C
23 km/h
347 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
27 km/h
394 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
369 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
286 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
27 km/h
291 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
28 °C
31 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
33 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
27 °C
33 km/h
239 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
27 °C
32 km/h
218 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
27 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
308 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
369 mm
0 cm
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