Mata-Utu climate
Mata-Utu (Wallis and Futuna) has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 2,148 mm85 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Mata-Utu climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2983 | 2882 | 2883 | 30512 |
| Feb | 2883 | 2882 | 2883 | 25710 |
| Mar | 2883 | 2882 | 2883 | 2128.3 |
| Apr | 2983 | 2882 | 2883 | 1897.4 |
| May | 2883 | 2882 | 2883 | 1505.9 |
| Jun | 2883 | 2882 | 2882 | 1184.7 |
| Jul | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 913.6 |
| Aug | 2781 | 2780 | 2781 | 793.1 |
| Sep | 2882 | 2781 | 2781 | 1054.1 |
| Oct | 2882 | 2781 | 2882 | 1676.6 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 2128.3 |
| Dec | 2883 | 2882 | 2882 | 26410 |
| Year | 2983 | 2780 | 2882 | 2,14885 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 80% | 5.8 | 12:50 |
| Feb | 82% | 80% | 5.7 | 12:33 |
| Mar | 81% | 74% | 5.6 | 12:12 |
| Apr | 81% | 67% | 5.1 | 11:49 |
| May | 80% | 65% | 4.5 | 11:30 |
| Jun | 80% | 65% | 4.2 | 11:21 |
| Jul | 80% | 64% | 4.5 | 11:25 |
| Aug | 80% | 63% | 5.1 | 11:41 |
| Sep | 81% | 63% | 5.7 | 12:03 |
| Oct | 81% | 67% | 5.9 | 12:25 |
| Nov | 81% | 72% | 5.9 | 12:45 |
| Dec | 82% | 78% | 5.8 | 12:54 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Mata-Utu is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 29 °C83 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 27 °C81 °F and lows 27 °C80 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 1.1 °C1.9 °F.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,148 mm85 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 38% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (305 mm12 in), the driest is August (79 mm3.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 80% in August to 82% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 63%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 15 km/h (9 mph) in March to 22 km/h (14 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.3 hours in June to 12.9 hours in December.
Best time to visit Mata-Utu
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are July and August. Average highs then reach 27 °C81 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 79 mm3.1 in to 91 mm3.6 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is very wet (305 mm12 in) and humid (81% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Mata-Utu
- Wetter months (November–April) — highs 2883 to 29 °C83 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C82 °F, about 240 mm9.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (May–October) — highs 2781 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 2780 to 28 °C82 °F, about 118 mm4.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Mata-Utu compares
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Pago Pago (American Samoa, Am), Apia (Samoa, Am) and Honiara (Solomon Islands, Af).
Nearby places
- Climate in Apia 480 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,857 mm73 in
- Climate in Pago Pago 601 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,944 mm77 in
- Climate in Funafuti 732 km · 28 °C83 °F · 2,532 mm100 in
- Climate in Suva 791 km · 24 °C76 °F · 2,546 mm100 in
- Climate in Nukualofa 880 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,516 mm60 in
- Climate in Alofi 926 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,515 mm60 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mata-Utu?
April is the warmest month in Mata-Utu. Its average high is 29 °C (83 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Mata-Utu?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (81 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (80 °F).
When does it rain the most in Mata-Utu?
January is the wettest month with about 305 mm (12.0 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 79 mm (3.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Mata-Utu?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are July and August.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.