Climate Insights for Luganville

Sanma, Vanuatu

Hottest
February
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
August
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
March
360 mm rain14.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Luganville is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,530 mm of precipitation falls per year. Luganville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Luganville 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, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Luganville is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 99.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Luganville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Luganville 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, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 75°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°AugMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°SepMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°OctMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°F
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Luganville has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Luganville has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 283mmFebPrecipitation: 264mmMarPrecipitation: 360mmAprPrecipitation: 286mmMayPrecipitation: 211mmJunPrecipitation: 134mmJulPrecipitation: 103mmAugPrecipitation: 132mmSepPrecipitation: 148mmOctPrecipitation: 183mmNovPrecipitation: 196mmDecPrecipitation: 230mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.1inFebPrecipitation: 10.4inMarPrecipitation: 14.2inAprPrecipitation: 11.2inMayPrecipitation: 8.3inJunPrecipitation: 5.3inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inAugPrecipitation: 5.2inSepPrecipitation: 5.8inOctPrecipitation: 7.2inNovPrecipitation: 7.7inDecPrecipitation: 9.1in
Precipitation

Luganville is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,530 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 211 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 360 mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 103 mm. That's 257 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Luganville is a very wet location, receiving approximately 99.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 14.2 in of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4.1 in. That's 10.1 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Luganville is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap 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 20km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Luganville is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap 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 12mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Luganville 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Luganville based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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 °C78 °F
29 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
283 mm11.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
264 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
29 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
360 mm14.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
286 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
18 km/h11 mph
211 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
27 °C80 °F
19 km/h12 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
20 km/h12 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
26 °C79 °F
20 km/h12 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
26 °C80 °F
20 km/h13 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h11 mph
183 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h9 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
230 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in