Espiritu Santo Weather in January

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

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Luganville Saraotou

Are you planning a trip a to Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Espiritu Santo in January

Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu is a region in Vanuatu. January in Espiritu Santo generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Luganville. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For specific regional insights in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 291 mm (11 in) in Luganville.

Explore Espiritu Santo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Espiritu Santo - and find the best time to visit. (based on Luganville)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) July27°C (81°F) This monthAugust27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Espiritu Santo in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Espiritu Santo

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

Temperature range in Espiritu Santo (January)

Precipitation variation in Espiritu Santo (January)

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 less favorable 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
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Luganville →

Saraotou

In January Saraotou 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
226 mm (8.9 in)
291 mm (11 in)
302 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Saraotou →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Espiritu Santo, in Vanuatu.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Luganville 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 291 mm (11 in)
Saraotou 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 291 mm (11 in)

Espiritu Santo weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu in January?

Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu typically experiences less favorable weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Luganville average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu in January?

Average temperatures in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu during January range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Luganville.

Does Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, with Luganville averaging around 291 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu with often less favorable weather in Luganville.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and October provide very good weather in Luganville. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and April tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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