Vanuatu weather in January
What is the weather like in Vanuatu in January?
The weather conditions in Vanuatu in January are generally poor.
You can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) in Port Vila.
Precipitation in January varies from heavy in Aneityum with an average of 288mm (11 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Tanna Island with 326mm (13 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Vanuatu, check out the map below.
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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 (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (78°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Luganville
In January Luganville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tanna Island
In January Tanna Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Port-Havannah
In January Port-Havannah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hog Harbour
In January Hog Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Vanuatu?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit Vanuatu with commonly poor 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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