Port Vila Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Port Vila has nice beach temperatures all year round, so you just have to plan around the rain. Short, heavy downpours fall on the islands, especially from November to June. The driest period immediately follows, from July to March. This is the best time to visit Port Vila. It can be very busy during this period so it is recommended to book a place to stay in advance.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Port Vila remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 23°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Port Vila is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1753 mm. Port Vila can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 250 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 65 mm of rainfall, spread across 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Port Vila Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Port Vila experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.4 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 5.0 hours in July, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 24°C in July to 27°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 87%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Port Vila in Vanuatu
During the months of July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Port Vila occurs in the months of January, February, March, April and May.
February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 250 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 65 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 222 hours of sunshine.
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