Passage: Despite the vast spread of the archipelago, it covers a total land area of only about 885 km2 (345 sq mi). The climate is warm tropical, without pronounced seasons. The annual average temperature is a relatively continuous 26 °C (79 °F). Water sources such as lakes or rivers are absent, leaving catchments of rain as the only source of fresh water. The annual average rainfall is 1400  mm (about 55 in). Rainfall is not markedly different throughout the year, although it is lowest during the months of September and November.

Question: What type of climate does the archipelago have?
warm tropical, without pronounced seasons