Climate Insights for Gataivai

Palauli, Samoa

Hottest
March
27°C peak
Coldest
August
23°C low
Wettest
February
506mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gataivai is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2862mm of precipitation falls per year. Gataivai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gataivai 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: March, April, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Feb Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Mar Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 24° Apr Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 25° May Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Jun Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Jul Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Aug Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Sep Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Oct Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Nov Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Dec Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24°
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Gataivai has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°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 450mm 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 391mm Feb Precipitation: 506mm Mar Precipitation: 198mm Apr Precipitation: 243mm May Precipitation: 201mm Jun Precipitation: 114mm Jul Precipitation: 156mm Aug Precipitation: 122mm Sep Precipitation: 112mm Oct Precipitation: 217mm Nov Precipitation: 259mm Dec Precipitation: 343mm
Precipitation

Gataivai is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2862mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 238mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 506mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 112mm. That's 394mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Gataivai is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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, 14km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gataivai, which began on September 23, 2026. Gataivai 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 March at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 588mm across the season with a monthly average of 196mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1241mm across the season with a monthly average of 414mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 642mm across the season with a monthly average of 214mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 391mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 Gataivai 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
24 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
391 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
506 mm
0 cm
Mar
24 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
198 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
243 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
27 °C
13 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
26 °C
17 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
23 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
26 °C
15 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
343 mm
0 cm
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