May · Vanuatu
Best time to visit Port Vila in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Vila in May
Average temperature 27°C, 108 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Port Vila scores 6.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 108 mm of rain, and roughly 13 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.
May in Port Vila: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 108 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 8th 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.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Vila in May?
- In May, Port Vila averages 27°C, 108 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Port Vila?
- May earns a 6.7/10 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 May?
- Expect about 108 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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