Climate of Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu
Point-value climate at Port Vila (Shefa, Vanuatu). Population approximately 44,040.
Located in Shefa, Vanuatu, Port Vila has a tropical climate. Population approximately 44,040. Monthly average temperatures range from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in August to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in February, with rainfall varying from 109 mm / 4.3 in (September) to 341 mm / 13.4 in (March) — about 2331 mm / 91.8 in across the year. As the national capital of Vanuatu, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port Vila's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 267 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 277 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.7°C80.1°F | 341 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.7°C78.3°F | 229 mm9″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.5°C76.1°F | 186 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.6°C74.5°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.8°C73°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 22.7°C72.9°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.3°C73.9°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.2°C75.6°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.3°C77.5°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Port Vila?
Port Vila does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Port Vila's warmest month is February at an average of 26.9°C / 80.4°F, and its driest month is September with about 109 mm / 4.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Port Vila?
Port Vila, in Shefa, Vanuatu, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in August to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 2331 mm / 91.8 in, with the wettest month being March (341 mm / 13.4 in) and the driest September (109 mm / 4.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Port Vila in February?
The average temperature in Port Vila in February is 26.9°C / 80.4°F, with rainfall of about 277 mm / 10.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Port Vila?
The driest month in Port Vila is September, with about 109 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.3°C / 73.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Port Vila?
The wettest month in Port Vila is March, with approximately 341 mm / 13.4 in of average monthly rainfall.