What’s the climate like in Vanuatu?
The current climate of Vanuatu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 28°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Vanuatu in recent years was 44°C in November 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in September 2020.
On average, Vanuatu receives 3336 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Vanuatu runs from November to April.
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.
Best time to visit Vanuatu?
The best time to visit Vanuatu for pleasant to warm weather is May through September and November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Vanuatu.
Climate Table of Vanuatu
The climate table of Vanuatu shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 316 | 426 | 325 | 259 | 243 | 132 | 101 | 193 | 146 | 465 | 235 | 495 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in January, February, March and December
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in June, July, August and September
- Precipitation: 3336 mm per year, averaging 278 mm per month
- Driest months: 101 mm in July, 132 mm in June and 146 mm in September
- Wettest months: 495 mm in December, 465 mm in October and 426 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Vanuatu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Vanuatu. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vanuatu
This graph shows how much precipitation Vanuatu gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Vanuatu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Vanuatu. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Vanuatu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Vanuatu. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vanuatu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Vanuatu over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Vanuatu
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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.
