Average Monthly Sunshine in Port Vila
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Port Vila receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Port Vila vary. From a high of 222 hours in January, to a low of 149 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2153 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. January sees up to 7.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
Port Vila’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Port Vila enjoys an average of 2153 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Other climate information
March, Port Vila’s wettest month, receives 234 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Port Vila Precipitation page.
