Vanuatu weather in May
What is the weather like in Vanuatu in May?
The weather conditions in Vanuatu in May vary from tolerable to pleasant depending on the destination.
You can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Port Vila.
Precipitation in May varies from heavy in Aneityum with an average of 162mm (6.4 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Luganville with 197mm (7.7 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 172 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.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Vanuatu?
Average weather in Port Vila
In May Port Vila generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Luganville
In May Luganville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Tanna Island
In May Tanna Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Port-Havannah
In May Port-Havannah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hog Harbour
In May Hog Harbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Vanuatu?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Vanuatu with commonly pleasant weather in Port Vila. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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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