Climate Insights for Couva

The climate in Couva is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1101mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 158mm of rainfall. Couva is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, September, April. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Couva has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Couva is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1101mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 158mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 19mm. That's 140mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Couva is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Couva, which began on September 23, 2026. Couva is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Couva 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.