Climate Insights for Port Vila

The climate in Port Vila is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,896 mm 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.The climate in Port Vila is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 74.7 in 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 74°F.

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 has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°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 74°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Port Vila is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,896 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 303 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 53 mm. That's 251 mm 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 a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.9 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.1 in. That's 9.9 in 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 moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/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 20km/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 28km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Port Vila 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 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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, 14mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Port Vila is during 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 61 mm 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 best time to visit Port Vila is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 82°F. 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.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 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.