Climate Insights for Tubuai – Mataura Airport

The climate in Tubuai – Mataura Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2174mm of precipitation falls per year. Tubuai – Mataura Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tubuai – Mataura Airport 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Tubuai – Mataura Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Tubuai – Mataura Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2174mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 316mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 61mm. That's 255mm less than February, 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.

Tubuai – Mataura Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Tubuai – Mataura Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Tubuai – Mataura Airport 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 February at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 21°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Tubuai – Mataura Airport is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 61mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 26°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 21°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tubuai – Mataura Airport 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.