Best Time to Visit Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Port Vila.
Port Vila does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (February, 26.9°C / 80.4°F) and driest (September, 109 mm / 4.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–December; the wetter half falls in January–May. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.7°C / 72.9°F in August to 26.9°C / 80.4°F in February, with rainfall from 109 mm / 4.3 in (September) to 341 mm / 13.4 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Port Vila's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 23.3°C73.9°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.8°C73°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.2°C75.6°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
No month at Port Vila matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Port Vila?
Port Vila doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~109 mm / 4.3 in) and February (warmest, 26.9°C / 80.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Vanuatu's national average.
When is the rainy season in Port Vila?
The rainy season at Port Vila, Shefa runs through January–May, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 178 mm / 7 in. The wettest single month is March (341 mm / 13.4 in).
What is the driest month in Port Vila?
The driest month in Port Vila is September, averaging about 109 mm / 4.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.3°C / 73.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Port Vila?
The least comfortable months for travel to Port Vila — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 341 mm / 13.4 in in March, and the coldest month averages 22.7°C / 72.9°F.
Is Port Vila climate different from Vanuatu overall?
Yes, usually. Our Port Vila figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Vanuatu figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Port Vila specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.