Climate Insights for Ipota Airport

Tafea Province, Vanuatu

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
August
23°C low
Wettest
March
306mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ipota Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1804mm of precipitation falls per year. Ipota Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ipota Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° May Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Jun Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° Jul Max: 24° Average: 24° Min: 23° Aug Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 23° Sep Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 23° Oct Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 24° Nov Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Dec Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Ipota Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 225mm Feb Precipitation: 228mm Mar Precipitation: 306mm Apr Precipitation: 227mm May Precipitation: 122mm Jun Precipitation: 95mm Jul Precipitation: 46mm Aug Precipitation: 85mm Sep Precipitation: 58mm Oct Precipitation: 131mm Nov Precipitation: 132mm Dec Precipitation: 148mm
Precipitation

Ipota Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1804mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 150mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 306mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 46mm. That's 261mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 27km/h Jun Wind Speed: 27km/h Jul Wind Speed: 27km/h Aug Wind Speed: 28km/h Sep Wind Speed: 28km/h Oct Wind Speed: 26km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Ipota Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 27km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ipota Airport, which began on September 23, 2026. Ipota Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 322mm across the season with a monthly average of 107mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 601mm across the season with a monthly average of 200mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 655mm across the season with a monthly average of 218mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 226mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 27°
Mar 27°
Apr 26°
May 25°
Jun 24°
Jul 24°
Aug 23°
Sep 23°
Oct 24°
Nov 25°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Ipota Airport is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 71mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ipota Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
225 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
27 °C
23 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
227 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
26 °C
27 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
25 °C
27 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
24 °C
27 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
24 °C
28 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
23 °C
24 °C
28 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
25 °C
26 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
26 °C
24 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
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