Climate Insights for Atafu

The climate in Atafu is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,418 mm of precipitation falls per year. Atafu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Atafu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Atafu is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 95.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Atafu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Atafu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Atafu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. September 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.Atafu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Atafu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,418 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 201 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 326 mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 160 mm. That's 166 mm 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.Atafu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 95.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.9 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 12.8 in of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 6.3 in. That's 6.5 in 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.

Atafu is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Atafu is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Atafu 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 Atafu 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.