August · Vanuatu
Best time to visit Espiritu Santo in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Espiritu Santo in August
Average temperature 25°C, 99 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 99 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Espiritu Santo scores 7.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 25°C, 99 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Espiritu Santo is Vanuatu's largest island, known for blue holes, white beaches and the Coolidge wreck dive.
August in Espiritu Santo — reliably good (2nd best month)
With 25°C (77°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 99 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Espiritu Santo in August?
- In August, Espiritu Santo averages 25°C, 99 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Espiritu Santo?
- August earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Espiritu Santo in August?
- Expect about 99 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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