Climate Insights for Lowanatom
Tafea, Vanuatu
Climate Overview
The climate in Lowanatom is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,739 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lowanatom receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lowanatom 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Lowanatom is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 68.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Lowanatom receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lowanatom 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.
Temperature
Lowanatom has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Lowanatom has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Lowanatom is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,739 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 281 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 36 mm. That's 245 mm less than March, 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.Lowanatom is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 68.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.1 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.4 in. That's 9.6 in less than March, 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.
Wind
Lowanatom is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 14km/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.Lowanatom is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 9mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Lowanatom is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 68 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Lowanatom is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 85°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lowanatom 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 Lowanatom 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.