Climate Insights for Ngaloparua

Shefa Province, Vanuatu

Hottest
February
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
August
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
March
341 mm rain13.4 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ngaloparua is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,223 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ngaloparua receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ngaloparua 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 24°C.The climate in Ngaloparua is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 87.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Ngaloparua receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ngaloparua 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 75°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°JunMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 25°AugMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°SepMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°OctMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°NovMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°F
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Ngaloparua has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°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 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Ngaloparua has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 280mmFebPrecipitation: 224mmMarPrecipitation: 341mmAprPrecipitation: 303mmMayPrecipitation: 145mmJunPrecipitation: 97mmJulPrecipitation: 78mmAugPrecipitation: 92mmSepPrecipitation: 114mmOctPrecipitation: 173mmNovPrecipitation: 156mmDecPrecipitation: 220mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11inFebPrecipitation: 8.8inMarPrecipitation: 13.4inAprPrecipitation: 11.9inMayPrecipitation: 5.7inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inAugPrecipitation: 3.6inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inOctPrecipitation: 6.8inNovPrecipitation: 6.1inDecPrecipitation: 8.7in
Precipitation

Ngaloparua is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,223 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 185 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 341 mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 78 mm. That's 263 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.Ngaloparua is a very wet location, receiving approximately 87.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 13.4 in of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.1 in. That's 10.4 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/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 27km/hJunWind Speed: 27km/hJulWind Speed: 29km/hAugWind Speed: 29km/hSepWind Speed: 29km/hOctWind Speed: 25km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 17mphJulWind Speed: 18mphAugWind Speed: 18mphSepWind Speed: 18mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Ngaloparua is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 28km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Ngaloparua is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 17mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°81°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr27°80°F
May26°79°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul25°77°F
Aug25°76°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec27°80°F

The best time to visit Ngaloparua is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 92 mm 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.The best time to visit Ngaloparua is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 82°F. 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 Ngaloparua 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 Ngaloparua 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 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
18 km/h11 mph
280 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
21 km/h13 mph
224 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
19 km/h12 mph
341 mm13.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
21 km/h13 mph
303 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
27 km/h16 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
27 km/h17 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
25 °C78 °F
29 km/h18 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
29 km/h18 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
25 °C78 °F
29 km/h18 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
25 km/h16 mph
173 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
23 km/h14 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
21 km/h13 mph
220 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in