Vanuatu Weather Forecast
Vanuatu weather: 73°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Vanuatu is a country in Oceania. Vanuatu is a country in Oceania with its capital at Port Vila. It has a population of about 330.000. The capital is Port Vila.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Vanuatu with mainly clear. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 70°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Vanuatu is August and September. The climate is tropical. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 70°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 84°F is 2.7°F above the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Vanuatu today at 8.3/10. Visibility is down to 2,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Vanuatu right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:16 AM, Oct 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Vanuatu
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 70° | 100% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 81° / 71° | 90% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 72° | 52% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 72° | 80% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 73° | 86% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 72° | 79% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 73° | 55% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 73° | 57% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 72° | 72% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 71° | 67% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 72° | 68% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 72° | 57% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 72° | 61% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 73° | 56% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 73° | 58% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 70° | 27% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 9 |
Climate in Vanuatu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86° | 75° | 9,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 86° | 76° | 15,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 85° | 75° | 16,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 85° | 75° | 8,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 82° | 74° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 72° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 78° | 71° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 70° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 70° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 81° | 72° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 83° | 73° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 85° | 75° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Vanuatu
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Air quality and pollen in Vanuatu
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Vanuatu
Go in August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vanuatu?
Vanuatu is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -17.7333, 168.3273. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Vanuatu right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Vanuatu?
August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Vanuatu, which has a tropical climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Vanuatu in?
Vanuatu observes Pacific/Efate (UTC+11:00). The local time is 8:16 AM.
How many people live in Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has a population of approximately 330.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 8:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
