Lénakel Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Lénakel, Vanuatu, is the main town on Tanna Island, located near the active Mount Yasur volcano. It maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature throughout the year and has a notably wet climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Monthly Temperature in Lénakel
In Lénakel temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 25°C (77°F) during cooler months like August.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) in February to around 20°C (68°F) during August.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Lénakel
Lénakel experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1650 mm (65 in) of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, March it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 239 mm (9.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 75 mm (3 in) over 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lénakel Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Lénakel 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Lénakel
The best time to visit Lénakel is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (83°F). With rainfall of 75 mm (3 in) to 134 mm (5.3 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during January, February, March and April, the wettest period of the year. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
