Weather & climate · Port-Vila
Best Time to Visit Vanuatu
June to October
The best time to visit Vanuatu is June to October, when daytime highs in Port-Vila are around 25–26°C. May and November are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (29°C by day), August the coldest (24°C at night), and March the wettest with about 232 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: February
24°C
Coldest nights: August
1546 mm
Rain per year
232 mm
Wettest: March
Vanuatu weather by month
- Jan28°C27°C197 mm
- Feb29°C28°C173 mm
- Mar28°C28°C232 mm
- Apr28°C27°C204 mm
- May27°C26°C110 mm
- Jun26°C25°C98 mm
- Jul25°C24°C69 mm
- Aug25°C24°C61 mm
- Sep25°C24°C59 mm
- Oct26°C25°C94 mm
- Nov27°C26°C110 mm
- Dec28°C27°C139 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 27°C | 197 mm | 80% | 66% | Rainy |
| February | 29°C | 28°C | 173 mm | 80% | 70% | Rainy |
| March | 28°C | 28°C | 232 mm | 81% | 68% | Rainy |
| April | 28°C | 27°C | 204 mm | 81% | 70% | Rainy |
| May | 27°C | 26°C | 110 mm | 79% | 67% | Good |
| June | 26°C | 25°C | 98 mm | 80% | 71% | Best time |
| July | 25°C | 24°C | 69 mm | 78% | 71% | Best time |
| August | 25°C | 24°C | 61 mm | 78% | 69% | Best time |
| September | 25°C | 24°C | 59 mm | 78% | 63% | Best time |
| October | 26°C | 25°C | 94 mm | 79% | 65% | Best time |
| November | 27°C | 26°C | 110 mm | 79% | 66% | Good |
| December | 28°C | 27°C | 139 mm | 79% | 62% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Port-Vila (-17.73, 168.32). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Vanuatu have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vanuatu?
June to October. The best time to visit Vanuatu is June to October, when daytime highs in Port-Vila are around 25–26°C. May and November are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (29°C by day), August the coldest (24°C at night), and March the wettest with about 232 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Vanuatu?
February, with average highs of 29°C in Port-Vila.
What is the coldest month in Vanuatu?
August, when nights drop to about 24°C and days reach 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vanuatu?
March with about 232 mm; September is the driest (59 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Vanuatu?
March is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 232 mm of rain.
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