Climate Insights for Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport

, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands

Hottest
March
29°C peak
Coldest
September
26°C low
Wettest
February
396mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3547mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova 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: March, January, February. The coldest months are September, August, July, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Mar Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Jun Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26°
Max
Average
Min

Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 262mm Feb Precipitation: 396mm Mar Precipitation: 388mm Apr Precipitation: 330mm May Precipitation: 268mm Jun Precipitation: 220mm Jul Precipitation: 262mm Aug Precipitation: 263mm Sep Precipitation: 276mm Oct Precipitation: 208mm Nov Precipitation: 321mm Dec Precipitation: 353mm
Precipitation

Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3547mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 296mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 396mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 208mm. That's 188mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova 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 July, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova 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 March at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 26°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 806mm across the season with a monthly average of 269mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1011mm across the season with a monthly average of 337mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 986mm across the season with a monthly average of 329mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 745mm across the season with a monthly average of 248mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
27 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
262 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
396 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
388 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
330 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
268 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
262 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
353 mm
0 cm
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