Malekula Island Weather in January

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

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Lakatoro Norsup

Planning a journey to Malekula Island, Vanuatu this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Malekula Island in January

Malekula Island, Vanuatu is a region in Vanuatu. January in Malekula Island 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 Lakatoro. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To explore the conditions in Malekula Island, Vanuatu in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 243 mm (9.6 in) in Lakatoro.

Explore Malekula Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Malekula Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lakatoro)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) This monthJune28°C (82°F) July27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Malekula Island in January

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

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 Malekula Island

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

Temperature range in Malekula Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Malekula Island (January)

Lakatoro

In January Lakatoro 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
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
293 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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Norsup

In January Norsup generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
297 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lakatoro 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Norsup 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)

Malekula Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malekula Island, Vanuatu in January?

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

What is the average temperature in Malekula Island, Vanuatu in January?

Average temperatures in Malekula Island, Vanuatu during January range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Lakatoro.

Does Malekula Island, Vanuatu get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Malekula Island, Vanuatu, with Lakatoro averaging around 243 mm (9.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Malekula Island, Vanuatu?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Malekula Island, Vanuatu due to the typically unpleasant weather in Lakatoro.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Lakatoro. In contrast, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.

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