Climate Insights for Gataivai

, Palauli, Samoa

Hottest
March
27°C peak
Coldest
August
23°C low
Wettest
February
462mm 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 2708mm 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

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: 24° May Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Jun Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Jul Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Aug Max: 25° 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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Average
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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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 365mm Feb Precipitation: 462mm Mar Precipitation: 202mm Apr Precipitation: 236mm May Precipitation: 187mm Jun Precipitation: 104mm Jul Precipitation: 138mm Aug Precipitation: 112mm Sep Precipitation: 100mm Oct Precipitation: 190mm Nov Precipitation: 253mm Dec Precipitation: 359mm
Precipitation

Gataivai is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2708mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 226mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 462mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 100mm. That's 361mm 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 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Gataivai is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Gataivai, which began on March 20, 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. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 543mm across the season with a monthly average of 181mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 1185mm across the season with a monthly average of 395mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 625mm across the season with a monthly average of 208mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 355mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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
15 km/h
365 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
462 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
202 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
236 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
25 °C
20 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
100 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
253 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
359 mm
0 cm
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