The climate of the Santa Cruz Islands
According to Abbreviationfinder, the Santa Cruz Islands are a group of islands in the province of Temotu, located just north of the Republic of Vanuatu. The largest and most important island of the archipelago is Nendö. The provincial capital Lata is also located on this island. The hospital of the province is also located in Lata and there are a few accommodation options. During the Second World War there were fierce battles at sea between the Americans and the Japanese.
The Santa Cruz Islands have a tropical rainforest climate, which is characterized by the large amount of precipitation that can fall here on an annual basis. More than 400 millimeters can fall here per month. Tropical storms and hurricanes can occur from December through the end of May. The sea temperature is high and pleasant all year round.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| maximum temperature | minimum temperature | hours of sunshine per day | days of rainfall per month | amount of precipitation per month | water temperature | |
| January | 31℃ | 24℃ | 6 | 21 | 30℃ | |
| February | 31℃ | 24℃ | 6 | 21 | 30℃ | |
| March | 31℃ | 24℃ | 6 | 22 | 30℃ | |
| April | 31℃ | 24℃ | 6 | 21 | 30℃ | |
| May | 30℃ | 24℃ | 6 | 20 | 29℃ | |
| June | 30℃ | 24℃ | 6 | 19 | 29℃ | |
| July | 29℃ | 24℃ | 6 | 20 | 28℃ | |
| August | 29℃ | 24℃ | 7 | 19 | 28℃ | |
| September | 29℃ | 24℃ | 7 | 20 | 28℃ | |
| October | 29℃ | 24℃ | 7 | 21 | 29℃ | |
| November | 29℃ | 24℃ | 7 | 20 | 29℃ | |
| December | 29℃ | 24℃ | 6 | 19 | 30℃ |
Weather in the Santa Cruz Islands
Do you want to know what the weather is like in the Santa Cruz Islands and what the current weather forecast for the Santa Cruz Islands looks like? On our weather forecast pages for the Santa Cruz Islands you can see what the current temperature is, what temperatures you can expect in the coming days and what the feeling is. In addition, you can view the probability of precipitation, what type of precipitation is expected (for example, snow or rain) and approximately how much precipitation can fall within 24 hours. The general weather picture is just as important as the temperature or the chance of precipitation. Will it be sunny or heavily cloudy? What is the wind direction and how high is the wind force? Thanks to our accurate weather data, you can get a good idea of the weather conditions you may encounter within the Santa Cruz Islands. Below you can see all the places in the Santa Cruz Islands for which we offer weather forecasts.
January weather
In the month of January, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 21 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
February weather
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 21 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
March weather
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 22 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 21 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in May
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 20 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the entire month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in July
In the month of July, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 20 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in August
In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the entire month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in September
In the month of September, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 20 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 21 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
The weather in November
In the month of November, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 20 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
December weather
In the month of December, the average maximum temperature in the Santa Cruz Islands is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 24 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the entire month there is precipitation for about 19 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this makes for a wet month.
