Port Vila, Vanuatu Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Port Vila month by month
Port Vila weather in January
January brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 22 wet days.
Port Vila weather in February
February brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 24 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Port Vila.
Port Vila weather in March
March brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 25 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Port Vila.
Port Vila weather in April
April brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 20 wet days.
Port Vila weather in May
May brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 14 wet days.
Port Vila weather in June
June brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 11 wet days.
Port Vila weather in July
July brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 11 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Port Vila.
Port Vila weather in August
August brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 11 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Port Vila.
Port Vila weather in September
September brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 11 wet days.
Port Vila weather in October
October brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 16 wet days.
Port Vila weather in November
November brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 17 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Port Vila.
Port Vila weather in December
December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 20 wet days.
Seasons in Port Vila
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.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Port Vila
The best time to visit Port Vila is generally June to September, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 77°F (25°C).
Pack for Port Vila with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - February nights average 77°F (25°C).
Port Vila temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.