Port-Vila Weather in January

What's the weather like in Port-Vila (Shefa) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Port-Vila and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Port-Vila weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.9°C 85.8°F
Nightly temperature 23.3°C 73.9°F
Average temperature 26.6°C 79.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 301 mm 11.8 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 28.5°C 83.3°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest 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.

January temperatures in Port-Vila

Port-Vila average temperature in January

January rainfall

Port-Vila average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Port-Vila average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port-Vila in January 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in January

UV index Best time to go?

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
Map showing location of Port-Vila (-17.73381, 168.32188) Port-Vila map pin © Google

Top Vanuatu locations