Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Port Vila, Vanuatu Average Monthly Weather
Weather score64Good annual avg
Best months: October, September, August
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 6.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 2304mm. Sea temperatures average 27°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
2304mm
Annual total
Sun
6.6h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
64
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Port Vila, Vanuatu with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August26°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August107mm average rain
August is one of Port Vila's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.6 hours average sun
August sits close to Port Vila's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August69 weather score
August scores above Port Vila's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.