Vanuatu weather in January

Considering a trip to Vanuatu this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Vanuatu in January?

January in Vanuatu generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Port Vila.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Aneityum with an average of 169 mm to heavy rainfall in Hog Harbour with 317 mm. Meanwhile, Port Vila enjoys approximately 222 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Vanuatu for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Vanuatu climate page.

Where to go in Vanuatu in January

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

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Vanuatu

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

Average weather in Port Vila

In January Port Vila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Port Vila
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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28°C 
25°C 
198 hours 
145 mm 
16 days 
29°C 
26°C 
222 hours 
200 mm 
19 days 
29°C 
26°C 
157 hours 
234 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Port Vila

Average weather in Luganville

In January Luganville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Luganville
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
24°C 
219 mm 
17 days 
30°C 
25°C 
291 mm 
19 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
300 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Luganville

Average weather in Tanna Island

In January Tanna Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Tanna Island
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
24°C 
163 mm 
16 days 
29°C 
25°C 
220 mm 
19 days 
30°C 
25°C 
226 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Tanna Island

Average weather in Port-Havannah

In January Port-Havannah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Port-Havannah
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
25°C 
198 hours 
145 mm 
16 days 
29°C 
26°C 
222 hours 
201 mm 
19 days 
29°C 
26°C 
157 hours 
243 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Port-Havannah

Average weather in Hog Harbour

In January Hog Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hog Harbour
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
24°C 
242 mm 
17 days 
29°C 
25°C 
317 mm 
20 days 
poor 
29°C 
25°C 
331 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Hog Harbour

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Is January the best time to visit Vanuatu?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Vanuatu with often unpleasant weather in Port Vila.

On average, the best time to visit Vanuatu is in July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Port Vila. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and April tend to be unpleasant.

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