Vanuatu

Vanuatu Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vanuatu in January.

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Port Vila Luganville Tanna Island Hog Harbour

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 to Expect in Vanuatu in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Port Vila.

For a closer look at conditions across Vanuatu, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Aneityum with an average of 169 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Hog Harbour with 317 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Port Vila sees close to 222 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Vanuatu in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vanuatu.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Vanuatu

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

Temperature range in Vanuatu (January)

Precipitation variation in Vanuatu (January)

Port Vila

In January Port Vila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
222 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Port Vila →

Luganville

In January Luganville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
219 mm (8.6 in)
291 mm (11 in)
300 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Luganville →

Tanna Island

In January Tanna Island 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 unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
226 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tanna Island →

Port-Havannah

In January Port-Havannah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
222 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Port-Havannah →

Hog Harbour

In January Hog Harbour 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
242 mm (9.5 in)
317 mm (12 in)
331 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Hog Harbour →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vanuatu in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port Vila 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Luganville 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 291 mm (11 in)
Tanna Island 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Hog Harbour 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 317 mm (12 in)
Lénakel 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Aneityum 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)

Vanuatu weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vanuatu in January?

January in Vanuatu brings unpleasant weather. In Port Vila, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Vanuatu in January?

Daytime temperatures in Port Vila peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Vanuatu get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Port Vila records an average of 200 mm (7.9 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Vanuatu.

Is January a Good 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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