Climate
Annual rainfall in the region between 1995 and 2001 was 1526mm, although there are considerable variations in the amount and distribution of rainfall, with annual rainfall ranging between 1377mm and 1794 mm, and monthly rainfall between 15.4mm and 288.9mm.
Precipitation is highest between the months of August and November. Low rainfall from December to March constitute the dry season, although the duration and onset varies each year. Temperature varies little over the year, with an average of 25.6C and high humidity..