Vanuatu weather in August

Are you planning a trip to Vanuatu in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? Look no further than this page for all the information you need.

What is the weather like in Vanuatu in August?

The weather conditions in Vanuatu in August are generally pleasant.

During August in Vanuatu the average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 24°C (74°F) in Aneityum to 26°C (79°F) in Luganville. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Vanuatu.

Precipitation in August varies from high in Port Vila with an average of 105mm (4.1 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Tanna Island with 176mm (6.9 inches). It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 169 hours of sunshine in Port Vila during the entire month.

To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Vanuatu, check out the map below.

Where to go in Vanuatu in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Vanuatu on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

Popular destinations in Vanuatu

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Vanuatu?

Average weather in Port Vila

In August Port Vila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Port Vila
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   July July
<<  
26°C / 78°F 
22°C / 72°F 
149 hours 
126mm / 5" 
15 days 
25°C / 78°F 
22°C / 72°F 
169 hours 
105mm / 4.1" 
15 days 
26°C / 79°F 
22°C / 72°F 
177 hours 
119mm / 4.7" 
14 days 
Climate in Port Vila

Average weather in Luganville

In August Luganville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Luganville
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   July July
<<  
26°C / 79°F 
19°C / 66°F 
147mm / 5.8" 
16 days 
26°C / 79°F 
19°C / 66°F 
156mm / 6.1" 
16 days 
26°C / 79°F 
19°C / 66°F 
148mm / 5.8" 
15 days 
Climate in Luganville

Average weather in Tanna Island

In August Tanna Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (67°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tanna Island
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   July July
<<  
24°C / 75°F 
20°C / 68°F 
145 hours 
125mm / 4.9" 
17 days 
24°C / 74°F 
20°C / 67°F 
169 hours 
176mm / 6.9" 
17 days 
24°C / 76°F 
20°C / 67°F 
175 hours 
121mm / 4.7" 
15 days 
Climate in Tanna Island

Average weather in Port-Havannah

In August Port-Havannah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Port-Havannah
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   July July
<<  
25°C / 78°F 
22°C / 72°F 
149 hours 
133mm / 5.2" 
15 days 
25°C / 78°F 
22°C / 72°F 
169 hours 
112mm / 4.4" 
15 days 
26°C / 79°F 
22°C / 72°F 
177 hours 
127mm / 5" 
14 days 
Climate in Port-Havannah

Average weather in Hog Harbour

In August Hog Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Hog Harbour
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<<   July July
<<  
26°C / 79°F 
19°C / 66°F 
147mm / 5.8" 
16 days 
26°C / 79°F 
19°C / 66°F 
156mm / 6.1" 
16 days 
26°C / 79°F 
19°C / 66°F 
148mm / 5.8" 
15 days 
Climate in Hog Harbour

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Is August the best time to go to Vanuatu?

In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit Vanuatu with commonly pleasant weather in Port Vila.

On average the best time to visit Vanuatu is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Port Vila. The worst months are January and March that can have poor weather conditions.

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