Climate Insights for Mota Lava Airport

Torba Province, Vanuatu

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
August
26°C low
Wettest
March
375mm 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 2856mm 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, April. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Mar Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° 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: 26°
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: 352mm Feb Precipitation: 354mm Mar Precipitation: 375mm Apr Precipitation: 321mm May Precipitation: 271mm Jun Precipitation: 142mm Jul Precipitation: 127mm Aug Precipitation: 128mm Sep Precipitation: 129mm Oct Precipitation: 173mm Nov Precipitation: 212mm Dec Precipitation: 270mm
Precipitation

Mota Lava Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2856mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 238mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 375mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 127mm. That's 248mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 25km/h Jun Wind Speed: 28km/h Jul Wind Speed: 30km/h Aug Wind Speed: 28km/h Sep Wind Speed: 29km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Mota Lava Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 29km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 20km/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 Mota Lava Airport, which began on September 23, 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. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 514mm across the season with a monthly average of 171mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 976mm across the season with a monthly average of 325mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 968mm across the season with a monthly average of 323mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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 398mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are strong, averaging 29km/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
17 km/h
352 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
354 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
375 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
19 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
25 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
27 °C
28 km/h
142 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
27 °C
30 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
27 °C
28 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
26 °C
27 °C
29 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
212 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
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