When is the best time to go to Port-Vila

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port-Vila, Vanuatu. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Port-Vila weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port-Vila are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Port-Vila January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 301mm 7.4hrs 13.8hrs

The climate in Port-Vila during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port-Vila, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Port-Vila and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 301mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in January »

February

Port-Vila February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 256mm 6.9hrs 13.4hrs

February in Port-Vila is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port-Vila for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Port-Vila and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 256mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in February »

March

Port-Vila March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 365mm 6.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Port-Vila is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port-Vila, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Port-Vila and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 365mm 14.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in March »

April

Port-Vila April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 228mm 7.1hrs 12.5hrs

Port-Vila's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port-Vila, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Port-Vila and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in April »

May

Port-Vila May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 164mm 6.5hrs 12.1hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Port-Vila and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port-Vila, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Port-Vila and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in May »

June

Port-Vila June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 143mm 6.1hrs 13.8hrs

The weather in June in Port-Vila is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port-Vila, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Port-Vila and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in June »

July

Port-Vila July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 130mm 6.6hrs 13.4hrs

July in Port-Vila is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port-Vila, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Port-Vila and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in July »

August

Port-Vila August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 107mm 7.1hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Port-Vila is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port-Vila, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Port-Vila and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in August »

September

Port-Vila September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 122mm 7.5hrs 12.5hrs

Port-Vila's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port-Vila, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Port-Vila and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in September »

October

Port-Vila October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 103mm 8hrs 12.1hrs

October is a damp, humid month in Port-Vila and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port-Vila, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Port-Vila and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in October »

November

Port-Vila November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 170mm 7.9hrs 13.8hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Port-Vila and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port-Vila, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Port-Vila and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in November »

December

Port-Vila December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 215mm 7.8hrs 13.4hrs

December in Port-Vila is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Port-Vila, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Port-Vila and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port-Vila with around 215mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Port-Vila weather in December »

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Port-Vila weather stats

Port-Vila weather statistics
Hottest month: February 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: October 103mm 4.1ins
Sunniest month: October 8hrs
Coldest month: August 26°C 78.8°F
Wettest month: March 365mm 14.4ins
Warmest sea: February 28.9°C 84°F
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