Climate Insights for Mota Lava Airport

, Torba Province, Vanuatu

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
August
26°C low
Wettest
March
381mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mota Lava Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2833mm of precipitation falls per year. Mota Lava Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mota Lava 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 26°C.

Temperature

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

Mota Lava Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 26°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 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 321mm Feb Precipitation: 353mm Mar Precipitation: 381mm Apr Precipitation: 301mm May Precipitation: 271mm Jun Precipitation: 145mm Jul Precipitation: 143mm Aug Precipitation: 123mm Sep Precipitation: 128mm Oct Precipitation: 167mm Nov Precipitation: 208mm Dec Precipitation: 293mm
Precipitation

Mota Lava Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2833mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 236mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 381mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 123mm. That's 259mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 31km/h Jun Wind Speed: 33km/h Jul Wind Speed: 35km/h Aug Wind Speed: 34km/h Sep Wind Speed: 34km/h Oct Wind Speed: 29km/h Nov Wind Speed: 27km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Mota Lava Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 34km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Mota Lava Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Mota Lava 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 26°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 503mm across the season with a monthly average of 168mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 967mm across the season with a monthly average of 322mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 953mm across the season with a monthly average of 318mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 26 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 410mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Winds are strong, averaging 34km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mota Lava 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
27 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
26 km/h
353 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
27 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
381 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
301 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
31 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
27 °C
33 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
27 °C
35 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
27 °C
34 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
27 °C
34 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
29 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
27 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
293 mm
0 cm
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