Is South Tarawa sunnier than Luganville?

South Tarawa is the sunnier: about 2,988 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,396 — a difference of 592 hours.

Which is warmer, South Tarawa or Luganville?

Year-round daytime highs are similar: South Tarawa averages 28°C (82°F), Luganville 27°C (81°F).

Which is better in winter (November–February), South Tarawa or Luganville?

South Tarawa scores better across November–February: 72/100 average versus 65, with daytime highs around 28°C.

Which has the warmer sea, South Tarawa or Luganville?

Luganville — its sea peaks at about 31°C (88°F) versus 30°C.

South Tarawa vs Luganville: which is sunnier?

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South Tarawa is the sunnier overall: about 2,988 hours of sunshine a year to Luganville's 2,396. South Tarawa has the higher Sunshine Score in 12 of 12 months — a clean sweep.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	South Tarawa	Luganville
Sunshine hours / year	2,988	2,396
Sunniest month	September (80/100)	August (73/100)
Nov–Feb average score	72/100	65/100
Jun–Aug average score	75/100	69/100
Rain / year	1,714 mm	2,329 mm
Warmest sea	30°C / 86°F	31°C / 88°F
Peak midday UV	13 (extreme)	13 (extreme)

South Tarawa vs Luganville month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	South Tarawa	Luganville	South Tarawa	Luganville	South Tarawa	Luganville	South Tarawa	Luganville
January	69	65	28°	28°	212	267	30°	30°
February	69	65	28°	29°	157	268	30°	31°
March	69	65	28°	29°	219	274	29°	30°
April	69	65	28°	28°	171	275	30°	30°
May	78	65	28°	27°	103	185	30°	29°
June	72	65	29°	27°	136	172	30°	28°
July	75	69	29°	26°	119	128	30°	28°
August	77	73	29°	26°	107	111	30°	27°
September	80	70	29°	26°	92	126	30°	27°
October	79	65	28°	27°	95	167	30°	28°
November	79	65	29°	27°	95	181	30°	29°
December	69	65	28°	28°	208	175	29°	30°

The sunnier month by month: Jan South Tarawa · Feb South Tarawa · Mar South Tarawa · Apr South Tarawa · May South Tarawa · Jun South Tarawa · Jul South Tarawa · Aug South Tarawa · Sep South Tarawa · Oct South Tarawa · Nov South Tarawa · Dec South Tarawa.

When to pick which

November–February: South Tarawa (average score 72/100 vs 65). Daytime highs are similar (28°C vs 28°C).
March–May: South Tarawa (average score 72/100 vs 65). Daytime highs are similar (28°C vs 28°C).
June–August: South Tarawa (average score 75/100 vs 69). South Tarawa is the warmer, around 29°C daytime highs vs 26°C.
September–October: South Tarawa (average score 80/100 vs 68). South Tarawa is the warmer, around 29°C daytime highs vs 27°C.

Sea temperature

Luganville's sea gets warmer: 31°C / 88°F at its peak vs 30°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): South Tarawa all year, Luganville all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: South Tarawa weather by month · Luganville weather by month.

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