The island's monsoonal sub-equatorial climate is characterized by distinct rainy (June to November) and dry seasons (December to May). The annual rainfall is high, averaging 2,879 millimeters (9.446 ft). In the northern mountains up to 4,000 millimeters (13 ft) has been recorded. April and May are the hottest months, with temperature reaching 35 °C (95 °F)
