Vanuatu Weather Forecast
Vanuatu weather: 73°F, overcast. 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 overcast. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 66°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.9/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Vanuatu is May, July, September, November and December. 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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is 4.3°F below the 77°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 8.4/10. Visibility is down to 1,9 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 41 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
Active alerts for Vanuatu
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Vanuatu right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:12 AM, Aug 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌦️ Light rain | 73° / 66° | 100% · 0,5 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 70° | 85% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 69° | 82% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 70° | 65% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 70° | 54% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 69° | 61% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 68° | 47% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 80° / 70° | 71% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 70° | 63% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 67° | 80% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 68° | 60% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 69° | 58% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 68° | 57% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 69° | 59% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 69° | 47% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 67° | 42% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 6 |
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° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 77° | 70° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 79° | 71° | 3,2 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 May, July, September, November and December. 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 overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 17 mph.
When is the best time to visit Vanuatu?
May, July, September, November and December 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 6:12 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 August 6, 2026 at 6:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
