March · Vanuatu
Best time to visit Port Vila in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Vila in March
Average temperature 28°C, 403 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 403 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Port Vila scores 6.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 403 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Port Vila wraps around a harbour on Efate, with the Mele Cascades, a market and boat trips to nearby islands.
March in Port Vila: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
403 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Vila in March?
- In March, Port Vila averages 28°C, 403 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Port Vila?
- March earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Port Vila in March?
- Expect about 403 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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