Port-Vila Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Port-Vila and is typically the 6th 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.

Port-Vila weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.7°C 81.9°F
Nightly temperature 20.7°C 69.3°F
Average temperature 24.2°C 75.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 164 mm 6.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 27.5°C 81.5°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the 6th 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.

May temperatures in Port-Vila

Port-Vila average temperature in May

May rainfall

Port-Vila average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Port-Vila average rain in May

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 May 2024.

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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
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