Climate Insights for Port-Vila

The climate in Port-Vila is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1833mm of precipitation falls per year. Port-Vila receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port-Vila 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.

Port-Vila 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 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Port-Vila is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1833mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 153mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 296mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 49mm. That's 247mm 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.

Port-Vila is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 25km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 9km/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 33km/h in winter, 31km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Port-Vila, which began on March 20, 2026. Port-Vila 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. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Port-Vila 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 60mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port-Vila 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.