On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Vanuatu. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Port Vila. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Vanuatu for your holiday.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Vanuatu for your holiday.
Climate Overview
19 °C to 31 °C
25 °C to 28 °C
3.9 – 13.31 in (7 – 15 Days of Rain)
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Best Time to Visit Vanuatu: Overview
JanuaryJan Up to 10.12 in of rainof rain | FebruaryFeb Up to 10.71 in of rainof rain | MarchMar Up to 11.1 in of rainof rain | AprilApr Up to 13.31 in of rainof rain | MayMay Up to 9.61 in of rainof rain | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Port Vila |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Port Vila | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Port Vila | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Port Vila | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Port Vila | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Port Vila | DecemberDec Up to 8.31 in of rainof rain |
Climate Chart Vanuatu
Port Vila
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Vanuatu
In the following, you will find the climate table for Vanuatu, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Port Vila (Vanuatu)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 30° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° |
Night Temperature | 23° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
Water Temperature | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
Precipitation (inch) | 10.12 | 10.71 | 11.1 | 13.31 | 9.61 | 5 | 6.22 | 4.92 | 3.9 | 5.39 | 6.5 | 7.91 |
Rainy days | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Port Vila is 24.8 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: February (27.1 °C)
Coldest month: July (22.4 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Port Vila is 28 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 94.69 inch on 132 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): January, February, March, April, May, and December
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 62.76 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Port Vila.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, September is the sunniest month with an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Port Vila: Island Tour, BBQ Lunch, and Swimming with Turtles
Tours
from 92 $ »
Spend the day exploring Efate and discover a stunning blue lagoon, visit the quaint village of Eton, and swim with adorable turtles. Throughout the day admire breathtaking natural landscapes and learn about Vanuatu’s history from your local guide.
Port Vila: Full-Day River Kayaking and Cascades Tour
Tours
from 104 $ »
Experience Vanuatu’s rainforests and authentic village life as you paddle and swim the safe waters of Rentapao River. Follow your guide to the river cascades and relax in the cool waters following a delicious lunch.
Port Vila: Small Group Half-Day River Kayaking Tour
Tours
from 63 $ »
Come with us and experience the serenity of kayaking down a gently flowing freshwater river, surrounded by lush tropical forest. Enjoy a cool dip, and have fun swinging on our tarzan rope
More attractions
From Port Vila: Full-Day Nguna Outer Island Adventure | Mele Bay, Port Vila: Vanuatu Jungle Zipline | Efate: Full-Day Tour | Bridges of Eden: 2-Hour Rainforest Walk, Swim, & Zip Line | Port Vila International Airport to Hotel Transfer | Efate: Eden on the River Day Package | Efate: Guided Tour of Eden on The River and Kava Plantation |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Port Vila (Station Port-Vila)
overcast clouds, 24 °C
Clouds: 100 % Wind: 2 mph
Air Pressure: 1008 hPa Humidity: 100 %
Air Pressure: 1008 hPa Humidity: 100 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 11:40 am
The next days …
7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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25 °C to 28 °C | 25 °C to 28 °C | 25 °C to 29 °C | 27 °C to 30 °C | 27 °C to 29 °C | 27 °C to 29 °C |
25 °C to 28 °C | 25 °C to 28 °C | 25 °C to 29 °C | 27 °C to 30 °C | 27 °C to 29 °C | 27 °C to 29 °C |
Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 85 % |
0.39 in of rain | 0.34 in of rain | 0.4 in of rain | 0.55 in of rain | 0.39 in of rain | 0.22 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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South Pacific Islands: Regions
Vanuatu is part of the holiday destination South Pacific Islands. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:South Pacific Islands | Palau | Guam | Micronesiea | Solomon Islands | New Caledonia | Fiji | Tuvalu | Nauru | Kiribati | Tonga | Samoa | American Samoa | Cook Islands | French Polynesia |
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Vanuatu: Experiences of our Visitors
it was very hot, but it was a pleasant heat. one could go swimming nicely and it did not rain on any day!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
The weather was perfect for exploring this beautiful island, either by car, boat or on foot. Pleasant warmth, not too hot, no paralyzing high humidity, almost always sun – simply’good mood weather!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
We had a few rainy days, but also sunny days, always pleasantly warm and bathing weather.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good