Climate Insights for Luganville

The climate in Luganville is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2396mm of precipitation falls per year. Luganville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Luganville 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.

Luganville 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.

Luganville is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2396mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 200mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 319mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 72mm. That's 247mm 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.

Luganville is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Luganville, which began on June 21, 2026. Luganville 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 24°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Luganville is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 24°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 table below shows monthly climate averages for Luganville 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.