Port Vila, Vanuatu Weather
Port Vila hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 75°F (24°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 77°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Port Vila weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Port Vila looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 76° and an overnight low of 71°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 21 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Port Vila 14-day forecast
About the weather in Port Vila
Port Vila has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 77°F (25°C) in August to around 84°F (29°C) in February, and the city records roughly 203 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Port Vila weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Record high: 91°F (33°C) · Record low: 61°F (16°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (25 rainy days) · Sunniest: November (11.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows around 71°F (22°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 91°F (33°C) and dropped as low as 61°F (16°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 13.1 inches (332 mm) of rain over 25 days, while July is the driest. November brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.4 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Port Vila is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 45 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Port Vila runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 66 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
March through May
March through May in Port Vila is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 58 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Port Vila brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Port Vila by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 76° | 22 | 10.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 84% |
| February | 84° | 77° | 24 | 10.2 in | 10.2 h/day | 86% |
| March | 83° | 76° | 25 | 13.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 86% |
| April | 82° | 76° | 20 | 9.5 in | 9.6 h/day | 84% |
| May | 80° | 74° | 14 | 6.2 in | 9.4 h/day | 80% |
| June | 78° | 72° | 11 | 2.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 79% |
| July | 77° | 72° | 11 | 2.2 in | 9.2 h/day | 78% |
| August | 77° | 71° | 11 | 2.6 in | 9.2 h/day | 77% |
| September | 78° | 71° | 11 | 2.9 in | 10.1 h/day | 77% |
| October | 80° | 73° | 16 | 6.4 in | 10.4 h/day | 81% |
| November | 82° | 74° | 17 | 5.5 in | 11.4 h/day | 81% |
| December | 83° | 75° | 20 | 7.7 in | 11.1 h/day | 82% |