Vanuatu
An active volcano you can stand at the rim of after dark, blue holes to jump into on the way back, and villages that still run on custom, not clocks.
The best time to visit Vanuatu is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 05:46 (UTC+11).
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The year at a glance
May · high 27°C · rain 155mm · 11.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Port Vila, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 312mm12.3in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| February | 29°C85°F | 294mm11.6in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| March | 29°C84°F | 357mm14.1in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 29°C83°F | 205mm8.1in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| May | 27°C80°F | 155mm6.1in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C79°F | 68mm2.7in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 26°C78°F | 65mm2.6in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 26°C78°F | 93mm3.7in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C79°F | 82mm3.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 27°C81°F | 220mm8.7in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 28°C82°F | 165mm6.5in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| December | 29°C84°F | 167mm6.6in | 13.2h13.2h |
Good to know
- Currency
- VUVVanuatu vatus
- Language
- Bislama, French, English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Vanuatu?
The best time to visit Vanuatu is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).
How warm does Vanuatu get?
Typical daytime highs in Vanuatu are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (78°F), Sep–Nov 27°C (81°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is Vanuatu expensive?
On the ground, Vanuatu is middling.
What sort of trip is Vanuatu good for?
Vanuatu is good for adventure holidays, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Vanuatu?
The wettest month in Vanuatu is March at 357mm (14.1in), the driest July at 65mm (2.6in), with a monthly average of 182mm (7.2in).
What plug do I need for Vanuatu?
Vanuatu uses type C, G, I sockets at 220 V.
