Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Vanuatu in January
Weather score55Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 324mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
324mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
55
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 324mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Vanuatu with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January324mm average rain
January is wetter than Vanuatu's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.9 hours average sun
January is brighter than Vanuatu's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January55 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.