Climate Insights for Vao
Malampa, Vanuatu
Climate Overview
The climate in Vao is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,176 mm of precipitation falls per year. Vao receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vao 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, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Vao is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 85.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Vao receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vao 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, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.
Temperature
Vao has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°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 2°C between highs and lows.Vao has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Vao is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,176 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 378 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 63 mm. That's 315 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.Vao is a very wet location, receiving approximately 85.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 14.9 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.5 in. That's 12.4 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.
Wind
Vao is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 14km/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 22km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Vao is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 14mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vao 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 Vao 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.