Vanuatu Climate
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When Is the Best Time To Visit Vanuatu?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Vanuatu depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Climate of Vanuatu
Vanuatu lies in a sub-equatorial climate zone characterized by high air and water temperatures and varied rainfall. Rainfall ranges from 2,000 mm - 4,000 mm, and humidity exceeds 90% at times. Sea temperature ranges from 22°C - 28°C creating conditions for swimming and diving all year round.
Winter and summer seasons can be distinguished in Vanuatu.
The winter season lasts from April to October. It is slightly cooler then, with temperatures reaching 18°C - 22°C, and rains are rare and less intense.
The summer season covers the months from November to March. It brings an increase in temperature to 27°C - 30°C, humidity increases, precipitation intensifies, and thunderstorms and cyclones can also occur. Rainfall comes in the form of intense but short-lived downpours.
Due to the country's wide geographic range, weather can vary somewhat from island to island.
Friday 2 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 15:18 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
83%Cloud cover
49%Wind speed
14.5 mphChance of rain
71%Saturday 3 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 15:18 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
81%Cloud cover
68%Wind speed
19 mphChance of rain
87%Sunday 4 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 15:18 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
78%Cloud cover
75%Wind speed
19.9 mphChance of rain
45%Monday 5 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 15:18 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
75%Cloud cover
92%Wind speed
21.7 mphChance of rain
39%Tuesday 6 MayUpdate 2025-05-01 15:18 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
87%Cloud cover
98%Wind speed
14.1 mphChance of rain
48%Climate and Average Weather in Vanuatu
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.