Climate Insights for Gataivai

, Palauli, Samoa

Hottest
March
27°C peak
Coldest
July
24°C low
Wettest
February
495mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gataivai is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 3061mm 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, January, April. The coldest months are July, August, September, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Feb Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Mar Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Apr Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° May Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Jun Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Jul Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 24° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Sep Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Oct Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Nov Max: 27° 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 3°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°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: 377mm Feb Precipitation: 495mm Mar Precipitation: 192mm Apr Precipitation: 325mm May Precipitation: 188mm Jun Precipitation: 132mm Jul Precipitation: 170mm Aug Precipitation: 130mm Sep Precipitation: 133mm Oct Precipitation: 204mm Nov Precipitation: 276mm Dec Precipitation: 439mm
Precipitation

Gataivai is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3061mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 255mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 495mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 130mm. That's 365mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Gataivai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

90 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Gataivai, which began on June 21, 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 July near 24°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 613mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 1311mm across the season with a monthly average of 437mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 706mm across the season with a monthly average of 235mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 432mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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
25 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
377 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
495 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
24 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
439 mm
0 cm
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