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Efate Weather in March

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

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Port Vila Hog Harbour Port-Havannah Mele

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

What to Expect in Efate in March

Efate, Vanuatu is a region in Vanuatu. March in Efate 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.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Port Vila with an average of 250 mm (9.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Hog Harbour with 318 mm (13 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Port Vila.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Port Vila enjoys approximately 199 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Efate in March

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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 Efate

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Efate, Vanuatu?

Temperature range in Efate (March)

Precipitation variation in Efate (March)

Port Vila

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
199 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
234 mm (9.2 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Port Vila →

Port-Havannah

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
199 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
243 mm (9.6 in)
255 mm (10 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Port-Havannah →

Hog Harbour

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
331 mm (13 in)
318 mm (13 in)
299 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hog Harbour →

Mele

In March Mele 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
199 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
235 mm (9.3 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mele →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Efate in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port Vila 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 250 mm (9.8 in)
Hog Harbour 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 318 mm (13 in)
Port-Havannah 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Mele 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 250 mm (9.8 in)

Efate weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Efate, Vanuatu in March?

In March, Efate, Vanuatu generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Port Vila sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Efate, Vanuatu in March?

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

Does Efate, Vanuatu get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Port Vila records an average of 250 mm (9.8 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Efate, Vanuatu.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Efate, Vanuatu?

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

Generally speaking, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Port Vila. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and April tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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