Port Vila Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Port Vila. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Port Vila has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1753 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 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.

March, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C and receives 199 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Port Vila Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Vanuatu

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Vanuatu. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Port Vila’s average annual precipitation is 1753 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Port Vila’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Port Vila Climate page.