Buada Lagoon
Buada Lagoon is a lake situated in the Buada District of Nauru. Spanning 0.03 square kilometers, it sits at an elevation of 4 meters and is the most looked-up sight in the country.
Planning a visit
Temperatures in Nauru remain consistent throughout the year, with averages of 27 °C in every month. Rainfall varies, with the lowest number of rainy days occurring from September to November, making these months potentially drier times to visit compared to the wetter period of January through May.
The lagoon is located in the Buada District, just 1 kilometer from the capital, Yaren District. Access is convenient via Nauru International Airport, which is also 1 kilometer away. Travelers can combine a visit to the lagoon with a trip to Command Ridge, located 0.8 kilometers away.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 230 | 183 | 203 | 228 | 165 | 173 | 190 | 181 | 160 | 159 | 162 | 267 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
