Climate
The island is located south of the tropic of cancer which falls in the tropical marine monsoon climate category. The island experiences abundant rainfall, year-round high temperatures, high humidity and high salt. Coupled with generally clear skies and sunny weather, ultraviolet light is particularly strong. Time of direct sunlight is long, with the annual average temperature being around 26.5 degrees Celsius. The coldest average temperature in January is 23 degrees Celsius and the hottest average temperature in June is 29 degrees Celsius; the maximum temperature range is 21 to 31 degrees Celsius. The rainy season lasts for 5 to 6 months every year.
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