Luganville Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Luganville, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Luganville has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2542 mm (100 in) of rainfall per year.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))
The climate in Luganville shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 312 mm (12 in) of precipitation during the wettest month March, distributed over 21 rainy days.
In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 122 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall over 16 rainy days.
March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Luganville Temperature page.
Daily Historical Precipitation
49-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in June
Explore Luganville's Historical Precipitation: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day precipitation records for Luganville spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual rainfall and snowfall recorded on each day.
Annual Rainfall in Vanuatu: City Comparison
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.
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Luganville vs World: Rainfall Compared
Luganville's average annual precipitation is 2542 mm (100 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm (33 in), spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.
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.
Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:
- Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
- Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
- Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.
For more detailed information about Luganville's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Luganville Climate page.
