The climate of Vanuatu
The current climate in Vanuatu features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Vanuatu.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Vanuatu receives 3336 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Vanuatu runs from November to April.
The climate in Vanuatu is based on weather data from Port-Vila. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Vanuatu to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Vanuatu?
The best time to visit Vanuatu for mild to warm weather is May up to September and November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Vanuatu.
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Climate Table of Vanuatu
The climate table of Vanuatu shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Vanuatu. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Vanuatu
Yearly Temperature in Vanuatu
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Vanuatu. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Vanuatu
Total Yearly Precipitation in Vanuatu
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Vanuatu
Weather experiences in Vanuatu
The weather in Vanuatu is rated 3 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor.
Isa
The heat was pleasant, but it often rained heavily. In that respect, you are dependent on Mother Nature. Nevertheless, the beauty of this country was still breathtaking.
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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.