Climate Insights for Taro
Choiseul, Solomon Islands
Climate Overview
The climate in Taro is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 4,025 mm of precipitation falls per year. Taro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Taro is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 158.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Taro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Taro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Taro 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 27°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.Taro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Taro is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,025 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 335 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 388 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 275 mm. That's 113 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Taro is a very wet location, receiving approximately 158.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13.2 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 15.3 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 10.8 in. That's 4.4 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Taro is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Taro is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taro 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taro based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.