When is the best time to visit Vanuatu?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Espiritu Santo: September; Port Vila: September.

Which month is best overall in Vanuatu?

Averaged across our 2 destinations in Vanuatu, the strongest months are September. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Vanuatu does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 2 destinations in Vanuatu: Espiritu Santo, Port Vila.

How are the Vanuatu travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Vanuatu: Weather by Month

01 · Vanuatu

About Vanuatu

Vanuatu is a Y-shaped chain of some 80 islands in the South Pacific, mixing active volcanoes, rainforest and coral reefs. Efate and the capital Port Vila anchor the south, Espiritu Santo is the largest island with blue holes and the wreck of the President Coolidge, Tanna has Mount Yasur volcano, and Pentecost is known for land diving. The dry season from May to October brings settled weather for diving and volcano trips, while the wet months are hotter and cyclone-prone.

Did you know?

Vanuatu's Mount Yasur is one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes, on the island of Tanna.
The country has more than 80 islands and around 110 languages in a population of about 300,000.
Vanuatu's land diving on Pentecost island is the ancestor of modern bungee jumping.

Weather

Vanuatu: weather by month

Warmest month: February (29°C). Wettest: March (403 mm). Best overall score: September (7.6/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	28°C	300 mm	26	3.2/10
February	29°C	334 mm	22	3.1/10
March	28°C	403 mm	20	3.0/10
April	28°C	225 mm	19	3.2/10
May	27°C	108 mm	13	4.9/10
June	26°C	82 mm	11	5.6/10
July	26°C	79 mm	11	5.9/10
August	25°C	79 mm	16	6.4/10
September	26°C	48 mm	24	7.6/10
October	26°C	118 mm	25	5.6/10
November	27°C	143 mm	30	4.7/10
December	28°C	163 mm	31	4.1/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: September leads the year at 7.6/10, with August and July close behind — March (3.0/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack: In September plan for about 26°C; the month brings 48 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Budget timing: If budget matters most, June is the cheapest month (5.6/10) — expect weather trade-offs.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Vanuatu?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Espiritu Santo: September; Port Vila: September.
Which month is best overall in Vanuatu?: Averaged across our 2 destinations in Vanuatu, the strongest months are September. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Vanuatu does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 2 destinations in Vanuatu: Espiritu Santo, Port Vila.
How are the Vanuatu travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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