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Vanuatu's national averages run from 25 °C in August to 28 °C in February, with rainfall between 82 mm in July and 378 mm in March and 5.8–7.9 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, July and August. Its 6 regions span 26–28 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Port Vila
- Region
- Oceania
- TZ
- Pacific/Efate
- Area
- 11,254 km²
Best months to visit
When Vanuatu shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8 | 25.2 | 24.4 | 28.8 |
| February | 28.1 | 25.6 | 24.7 | 28.9 |
| March | 27.8 | 25.3 | 24.5 | 28.7 |
| April | 27.5 | 25.1 | 24.2 | 28.4 |
| May | 26.6 | 24.4 | 23.2 | 27.6 |
| June | 25.9 | 23.8 | 22.6 | 27.0 |
| July | 25.4 | 23.3 | 22.0 | 26.8 |
| August | 25.2 | 22.9 | 21.4 | 26.5 |
| September | 25.6 | 23.2 | 22.0 | 26.8 |
| October | 26.3 | 23.8 | 22.9 | 27.3 |
| November | 26.9 | 24.3 | 23.4 | 27.9 |
| December | 27.5 | 24.9 | 24.1 | 28.5 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 299 |
| February | 292 |
| March | 378 |
| April | 295 |
| May | 171 |
| June | 109 |
| July | 82 |
| August | 102 |
| September | 113 |
| October | 170 |
| November | 185 |
| December | 229 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 7.1 |
| February | 6.7 |
| March | 6.1 |
| April | 6.1 |
| May | 6.2 |
| June | 5.8 |
| July | 5.8 |
| August | 6.0 |
| September | 6.7 |
| October | 7.3 |
| November | 7.9 |
| December | 7.7 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.9 | 6.6 | 23.3 |
| February | 16.5 | 7.2 | 32.2 |
| March | 14.5 | 6.9 | 23.0 |
| April | 15.9 | 7.0 | 26.0 |
| May | 19.7 | 8.8 | 29.7 |
| June | 20.3 | 9.8 | 29.6 |
| July | 21.2 | 10.6 | 31.4 |
| August | 21.2 | 11.5 | 29.8 |
| September | 21.5 | 11.2 | 30.3 |
| October | 18.6 | 9.0 | 28.3 |
| November | 16.9 | 7.6 | 28.4 |
| December | 15.7 | 8.5 | 24.9 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Vanuatu
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Vanuatu, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedIsland and beach travel
Limited January–March · at its best May–October
Sources: responsibletravel.com, taketravelinfo.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
6 regions
Vanuatu, taken apart
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Vanuatu
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Month by month
A year in Vanuatu, in order
- JanJanuary27.8°C · 299 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 299 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 299 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.1°C · 292 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 292 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 292 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch27.8°C · 378 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 378 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 378 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril27.5°C · 295 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 295 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 295 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay26.6°C · 171 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 171 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 171 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune25.9°C · 109 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 109 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 109 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly25.4°C · 82 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 82 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 82 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust25.2°C · 102 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 102 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 102 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember25.6°C · 113 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 113 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 113 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober26.3°C · 170 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 170 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 170 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember26.9°C · 185 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 185 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 185 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.5°C · 229 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 229 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 229 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
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