Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Vanuatu with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Vanuatu in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Vanuatu with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 23°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Vanuatu will be around 29°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 243 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 47% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Vanuatu. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Vanuatu in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
243 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Vanuatu?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Vanuatu. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Vanuatu in May
With 31°C, Vanuatu hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 26°C.
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The climate of Vanuatu is based on weather data from Port-Vila. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Vanuatu for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Vanuatu
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Vanuatu, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Vanuatu
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Vanuatu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Vanuatu.
Daily UV Index in May in Vanuatu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Vanuatu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Vanuatu Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Vanuatu, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Vanuatu Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Vanuatu, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Vanuatu
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Vanuatu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Vanuatu by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Vanuatu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
