Best Time to Visit Port Vila
Vanuatu · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Port Vila are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Port Vila sees its warmest weather in January, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in July (around 26°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2339mm — March is typically the wettest month (~321mm) and September the driest (~87mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to June — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 23°C | 316mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 31° / 23°C | 274mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 31° / 23°C | 321mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 30° / 22°C | 255mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 29° / 20°C | 210mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 27° / 20°C | 180mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 26° / 18°C | 94mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 27° / 18°C | 87mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 28° / 18°C | 87mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 29° / 20°C | 134mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 29° / 21°C | 192mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 31° / 22°C | 187mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Port Vila?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Port Vila are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Port Vila?
- January is typically the hottest month in Port Vila, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Port Vila?
- March is usually the wettest month, with around 321mm of precipitation.