SeasonMapMata-Utu (Uvea) weather in December
Wallis and Futuna
December in Mata-Utu: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.
#10 of 12 months in Mata-Utu · #841 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Mata-Utu climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 321 mm / 12.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mata-Utu in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Mata-Utu's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherMata-Utu's best weather comes in April, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
December coincides with Cyclone season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Mata-Utu in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Cyclone season
1 Nov – 30 AprThe South Pacific season runs November to April. Wallis is low and the lagoon offers little shelter from surge, and a storm here also means the fortnightly flight from Noumea does not come. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk26 rainy days and about 321 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Mata-Utu in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Mata-Utu?
- December in Mata-Utu: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Mata-Utu on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Mata-Utu in December?
- In December, Mata-Utu averages a daily high of 28°C and a low of 26.2°C, with about 320.8 mm of rain over roughly 26 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mata-Utu in December?
- Mata-Utu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in December.